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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 745502" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>Welcome! You are in the right place. We are all very familiar with the challenges of difficult children. I hope you find some feedback that is helpful to you and your situation.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you and your D have a great relationship and that is a wonderful thing for the both of you. I am sorry to hear that she is struggling so much. It's heartbreaking for a parent to see their child suffer - even more so when we are helpless to do much about it.</p><p></p><p>One thing you can do, and it sounds like you've done this, is get her into counseling. You mention she hasn't connected with her counselors in the past, but maybe it's a question of finding someone she likes and trusts? Maybe not, but just making the suggestion.</p><p></p><p>I don't know your opinion about medications, but some families find that the right medicines make a world of difference for their children. I have two stepsons. The eldest is now 18 and cannot function in society without medication, which unfortunately he refuses to take. The younger one is 17 and bipolar and requires medication as well. He is compliant with his medications fortunately.</p><p></p><p>As far as your husband goes hopefully he will get to a point where he can join the two of you on your "daughter time" and she can begin to bond with him a bit more. What is her relationship like with her biological dad?</p><p></p><p>How is she in school, is she in special education classes?</p><p></p><p>More people will come along later to offer support too.</p><p></p><p>Stick around and keep posting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 745502, member: 13303"] Welcome! You are in the right place. We are all very familiar with the challenges of difficult children. I hope you find some feedback that is helpful to you and your situation. It sounds like you and your D have a great relationship and that is a wonderful thing for the both of you. I am sorry to hear that she is struggling so much. It's heartbreaking for a parent to see their child suffer - even more so when we are helpless to do much about it. One thing you can do, and it sounds like you've done this, is get her into counseling. You mention she hasn't connected with her counselors in the past, but maybe it's a question of finding someone she likes and trusts? Maybe not, but just making the suggestion. I don't know your opinion about medications, but some families find that the right medicines make a world of difference for their children. I have two stepsons. The eldest is now 18 and cannot function in society without medication, which unfortunately he refuses to take. The younger one is 17 and bipolar and requires medication as well. He is compliant with his medications fortunately. As far as your husband goes hopefully he will get to a point where he can join the two of you on your "daughter time" and she can begin to bond with him a bit more. What is her relationship like with her biological dad? How is she in school, is she in special education classes? More people will come along later to offer support too. Stick around and keep posting! [/QUOTE]
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