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Sheila63 · 04-23-2003, 10:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JenRN
<b>Oh Marlsy, teen years are so tough  I started to get my "mouth" at age 13, my mother says I have never been the same  Does she have many friends, is she eating ok, does she sleep a lot?  There are times to go on meds and then there are times it is not nessesary.  We live in a society where everyone thinks popping a pill will help it all.  The most important thing is to keep the line of communication between the two of you open. I never could talk to my mom about certain things growing up, she was so strict and religious her answer was always "your going to hell if you continue this"  It was hard as a teen to hear that, then I rebelled BIGTIME!  So listen to her, keep on showing her you care, maybe take her out to a movie or something fun just the two of you.  Are there any boys involved yet?  Please know we are all thinking of you and know you will do what is best, you are such a good mommy! </b>

I know what you mean, Jen. I couldn't talk to either of my parents growing up so I kept everything bottled up for awhile until I was able to find some supportive people to help me and to share stuff with. My parents just didn't handle any personal problems or "negative" feelings that I had very well. Although I knew they loved me, they couldn't show me. It's always been hard for them to do that.

I think if you continue to be there for her, marlsy, she'll open up some more. She's very lucky to have a loving, concerned Mom like you.

04-23-2003, 10:19 PM	#854
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JenRN <b>Oh Marlsy, teen years are so tough  I started to get my "mouth" at age 13, my mother says I have never been the same  Does she have many friends, is she eating ok, does she sleep a lot?  There are times to go on meds and then there are times it is not nessesary.  We live in a society where everyone thinks popping a pill will help it all.  The most important thing is to keep the line of communication between the two of you open. I never could talk to my mom about certain things growing up, she was so strict and religious her answer was always "your going to hell if you continue this"  It was hard as a teen to hear that, then I rebelled BIGTIME!  So listen to her, keep on showing her you care, maybe take her out to a movie or something fun just the two of you.  Are there any boys involved yet?  Please know we are all thinking of you and know you will do what is best, you are such a good mommy! </b> I know what you mean, Jen. I couldn't talk to either of my parents growing up so I kept everything bottled up for awhile until I was able to find some supportive people to help me and to share stuff with. My parents just didn't handle any personal problems or "negative" feelings that I had very well. Although I knew they loved me, they couldn't show me. It's always been hard for them to do that. I think if you continue to be there for her, marlsy, she'll open up some more. She's very lucky to have a loving, concerned Mom like you. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love