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It's time to start sharing

It's time to start sharing

Hello all, sharing my story is such a challenge for me. I have been reading many of your stories and compared to some of your stories, I am feeling blessed. I came here thinking I had it rough. My story started in 2014. My daughter who was 15 at the time developed anorexia, she attempted suicide twice in that time. She got through the life threatening part of anorexia, got in with the wrong crowd and started using weed alcohol and ice. While doing all this she got a job as a stripper. She became psychotic and long story short, only this year, ended up in a psych ward for a month. In the past 11 years, she has seen drs and psychologists. It wasn't until she had an out of control psychotic episode (where the police were involved) that she finally was admitted to hospital with a follow up mental health case manager. While in hospital, they stabilised her with medication. She is living with me (single since 2011) post hospital. She was quite robotic when 1st put on medication, but has now relaxed into it. Recently she has reconnected with strip club buddies and has gone off me, big time. Things are very volatile here at home. We have always had a fairly stable and respectful relationship, but things have changed. I don't feel confident sharing with friends for fear of judgement. I have a sister, but she is over it and advised me to find a forum. So here I am. Thanks for taking the time to read my summarised story.

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Re: It's time to start sharing

Hi @Micki thanks for sharing,, I think @tyme said it that she is an adult and she will need to understand any consequences will be hers.

The best thing I believe is to just be there which may be the most difficult thing if they are not listening. Just remind her that you love them, you are hear for them and even if you are not seeing eye to eye you are still here and always will be. You are showing her that no matter what,you helped her through the tough times and you will continue to be here.

I feel to constantly remind her in hope that maybe she will let you back in and slowly give you back the trust you once had.

We can see your pain,, we can feel the struggle but we need to believe that love will conquer all

You are not giving up on her and I truly hope everything works out

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Re: It's time to start sharing

Hey @Micki ,

How are you mate?

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