I agree with BeenthereBefore...she's absolutely right, RUN away from that therapist ASAP. Now is not the time for nicey-nice, now is the time for toughy-tough! Just remember, this too shall pass (words of wisdom from my mom). Lay down the law under no uncertain terms to her, and that is the way its gonna be, no discussion.
Also, are you paying for the phone? If so, I'd snatch it right back...no reward for making your lives miserable.
She threatens to leave? Open the door for her...kick her butt out! She has no right to take away the peace and sanity of YOUR home. Don't let her take ONE SINGLE THING with her, except the clothes on her back. Let her get a dose of the real world...she'll come screaming home probably willing to kiss your feet if you asked her to.
I have a teenage daughter too, though not to the extreme that you do, and for that I am grateful (for me) and sorry (for you). It feels so unfair that we give and give selflessly to these children and then they turn their backs on us, but I guess that's the chance we take when we become parents. Girls are inherently independent, she's trying to break away a little too soon though. She has no concept of *reality*, she thinks its like the "Real World" on MTV...I hate that channel period!!!
One more thing, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! You need more strength right now than you have...don't even try to do this alone. I am sending good thoughts and strength your way... |
Daughter... - I feel for you...sm
