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magical thyme

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12. I'm so sorry... of course it is not your fault
Sat Feb 18, 2012, 08:01 AM
Feb 2012

(((LiberoEsto)))

Your daughter is old enough for self control and self responsibility. Sorry for this, but anxiety disorder my ass. Your husband should be on your team, helping your daughter to learn self-reliance, not encouraging your daughter's tantrums and dependency.

I agree with the responses above. Tell her she can get and set her own damn alarm clock, call and make her own damn appointments, and fix herself some dinner. When she has made herself an appointment, then she can ask -- as a favor -- for a ride to it. And pay gas money and pick up dinner or lunch for you, in return.

Your husband can fix dinner or pick up take out.

And they both can stfu (imho, but then I live alone for a reason).

Can you get out of there for a while and hang out somewhere else? Libraries are peaceful, comfortable and free.

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Absolutely ... Why Syzygy Feb 2012 #1
You bet. Habibi Feb 2012 #2
Calming, peaceful energy to you all Kookaburra Feb 2012 #3
SO SORRY, LibEst. elleng Feb 2012 #4
omg Celebration Feb 2012 #5
I will give you "getting out of that house" vibes. BlueIris Feb 2012 #6
Right after I finish sending... TeeYiYi Feb 2012 #7
I'm sorry your daughter was hurt peacefreak Feb 2012 #8
We are with you Ricochet21 Feb 2012 #9
awwwww--I am so sorry that you are going through this! Tumbulu Feb 2012 #10
(((((LiberalEsto))))) Melissa G Feb 2012 #11
I'm so sorry... of course it is not your fault magical thyme Feb 2012 #12
Sending light. Sienna86 Feb 2012 #13
Well you didn't deserve any of that Tsiyu Feb 2012 #14
Sending vibes. yellerpup Feb 2012 #15
OH LIBERALESTO!!! Howler Feb 2012 #16
Many, many, many thanks to everyone! LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #17
I'm glad you're feeling better. PADemD Feb 2012 #18
That book looks really interesting LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #19
Aura reading Why Syzygy Feb 2012 #20
Can't figure out where there might be jealousy LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #21
No .. Why Syzygy Feb 2012 #22
While nothing can replace therapy, support and getting rid of obstacles, I recommend: BlueIris Feb 2012 #23
I've never tried them before LiberalEsto Feb 2012 #24
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