((((((((((((((((jen)))))))))))))))))))))

i can so understand your thinking right now, but would you step back with me as an outsider and look at the entire situation? i can see things a little differently as another mom's point of view.

your daughter has a real issue, yes. she persisted in something that she wanted and felt that she needed. you consulted with her dr's and allowed her to try the waters. what you did was out of love, jen. it's a beautiful thing. i also think that it was a good thing for the long run. as she gets older, she more than likely would've bucked the meds even more and maybe went completely off. and, as an older child or young adult, you would have little say so.

i think you've allowed this "young woman" to see that she needs these meds and remove doubt from her mind. that's going to prove EXTREMELY valuable to her in just a few more years. i think you will see that this time was actually a good thing.

you're a wonderful, beautiful mom, jen. don't you ever doubt that. i don't. i wish you luck in obtaining for her what she needs. you allowed this because you're a good mom. i think it's going to be worth it's weight in gold in a few years.

kd