(((((((((((((((multipixies)))))))))))))) I'm so sorry it's stressful right now.

I often struggle with knowing how to help my daughter and feel like I make it worse sometimes. I try to listen and support her the best I can, but then it seems like it's not the right thing at the right time. Someone recently told me that I can't fix daughter. Unfortunately daughter has to decide what to do and fix herself. While this makes sense when it comes to me, it's hard to do that for my children because I want things to be okay for them. All we can do is give our support, listen and encourage. It's up to them to make the changes to do the things they need to do.

I understand about parties and social events too. It's hard for me when there are a lot of people around and I often dissociate my way through them. I hope that time goes quickly for you and/or that you are able to grasp on to something that will make you smile during those times.

Hang in there.