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Sep 09, 2011, 06:10 AM
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This past June, my daughter and I went on a vacation with a friend and her children. In the past her son and my daughter have gotten along okay...with moments of fierce fighting. The mom and I were friends, and the kids a year older, so I thought it would be okay. Well, it wasn't. The 10 day vacation was a nightmare. After several days of the kids fighting, my friend basically accused me of being a bad parent. She threatened to drive herself and her kids home. In retrospect, I should have let her. But I was afraid of losing her friendship, so I persevered. Her son continued to torment my daughter. This 2 week period was my two weeks of uninterrupted time with my daughter this summer, so I was devastated I has spent it on a nightmare.
My "friend" stated I could not control my daughter and that I was basically "crazy" and my meds needed to be changed. I told her I usually nap in the afternoon for about an hour (my meds make me tired) and this made her resentful..she had to "watch the kids fight" by herself. She brought no toys/entertainment for her children so they fought over my daughter's. And it rained every day. The "friend" has not spoken to me since and I have not called her. Today my daughter and I head to the beach for a 2 days. I will make sure I take my meds. But I feel such pressure to make up the bad vacation with this tiny break. I want to have a TERRIFIC time, not just a good time. I want her to remember having a bit of fun this summer. Prior to this summer, I was in a depression cycle and the Spring passed by in a dark blur. I slept most of the time she was with me and I feel guilty about that, even though I could not help it. So, wish me luck and no rain!
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Sep 09, 2011, 08:19 AM
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Good luck and I hope that it doesn't
 for you and you're daughter.I hope that you get plenty of  Watch the sand crabs lol
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Sep 09, 2011, 11:55 AM
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Thinking good thoughts for you!
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Sep 09, 2011, 04:03 PM
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Oh, I hope it works out for you. Holding thumbs for you and your daughter!
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Sep 09, 2011, 06:18 PM
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You all are in my thoughts, crazy24/7.
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Sep 10, 2011, 10:09 AM
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crazy, have a great trip. I hope you can make a memory!
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Sep 10, 2011, 11:15 AM
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Enjoy your time with your daughter! Find some pretty shells!
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Sep 12, 2011, 03:50 PM
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Thank you for your kind responses....we had a WONDERFUL time and really enjoyed ourselves. I didn't realize how much I missed the beach. My daughter was entranced. The weather was perfect and the water warm. Great waves for riding. Despite my trepidation, all went well...and I remembered to take my meds!
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Sep 12, 2011, 04:13 PM
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I'm so glad the trip was so good. I'm sure you've given your daughter a good memory for this summer. And as for the situation on your previous vacation, don't blame yoursle ffor it. Anyway, I hope you and your daughter will feel good for a while thinking back to this wonderful trip.
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