(((((sabby)))))

My heart goes out to you. Just letting her know you are there means more to her than you will know. Just knowing that you believe her and are there to listen shows her you care. Encouraging her to reach for help shows you believe her. Sometimes, that means more to someone than you will know. So many are not believed and are made to feel that it was their fault, but you have opened your arms and your heart to her and talked with her. It is a start. She knows you love her and you are there. It has to be hard for you to accept also as her mother who loves her so much and never would have put her in a place to be hurt.

This is your daughter and you have a right to be angry and sad. But remember this is not your fault either. If you had known you would have done something. Just listen to your heart, and give both of you time. Be there whenever she is ready to talk. Support her and take care of you too. Maybe you need to talk to someone about your feelings too. It cannot be easy for you as her mother who loves her to understand.

Know we are here for you sabby and we will walk with you through this. You are loved. You and your daughter are in my prayers.