I am really sorry for what you and your daughter have gone through. My 8 year old son has suffered at the hands of my mental illness and I will be starting play therapy with him soon to help with anger and other emotional issues. He was a a little baby when I got divorced and does not know his biological whatever. My husband is the only father he has ever known, so in that sense it is so much easier for me than for you.

You love your daughter dearly. Continue to shower her with this love as you no doubt will do. Besides getting her the medical assistance that you are, reassuring her of your love will mean everything to her. Lots and lots of physical hugs, even lying in bed with her at night.

I am sure that she is a very strong and special little girl and with a loving Mom like you will be ok.

Don't forget to give yourself some TLC too!