Help?!
I'm A mom who didn't have their daughter for years (my parents did, and when she got too difficult they gave her back, 8months ago). I've tried every approach outside of constantly screaming at her( that's what they did) for parenting. I get she's a teenager and being a teenager sucks. But she's 13 and I've had to call her on her attitude (acting like she's the adult), running around half naked on the phone and the house (we live with my brother and bf), and in general bucking everything I say. I'm absolutely stressed out and are my wits end. My PCP is beginning to worry because my bp that we once had under control is getting real high again, I have an ulcer that nothing is helping. And outside of my bf, the people that said they'd be there to help through this everyone has bailed. I'm seriously afraid that if I can't find some semblance of control soon she may put me in an early grave. I don't know what to do.
@blueZebra1983 Sounds you've been going through a lot
World is family
I try to manage it as gracefully as possible, not counting other home life and work stuff. But I'm just at a loss these days as to what to do. I'm at the point since custody is still technically with my parents, that we need to team up and do this jointly or make a more drastic decision. I'm absolutely terrified I'll be in the grave before 40 because of the stress.
@blueZebra1983 What has helped you in the past before to feel better about life?
World is family
Relaxing, reading, crocheting, sewing baking.
@blueZebra1983 Sounds really nice!
