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Old Jul 04, 2005, 02:56 PM
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I really feel for you. Your daughter sounds so much like the girls that I work with. What you did with the car sounds very reasonable, and sending her to your brother doesn't sound like a bad plan either, especially if hubby is not backing you up. I wish you much peace and hope that your daughter will be able to see that you are fighting with her, not against her, out of concern for her wellbeing. That's such a hard thing for teenagers to get! Surely, parents must be out to "ruin my life" from their perspective. You do the best that you can, and in these last few months before she takes full responsibility for her life, keep trying to show her a path that will lead to happiness. I hope she can see it.
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