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elleng

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13. Yes, I hope she invites me to join her at hospital again,

Wed Feb 11, 2015, 03:14 AM

Feb 2015

when the new baby is born. These estrangements tend to last for a few months.

This is, imo, different from the average 'sibling rivalry;' she has a psychological problem which was, actually, diagnosed years ago, when she was in maybe high school. She didn't like the meds the doc prescribed, and then he left the practice, and as her father refused to help deal with psych stuff, it's never been addressed again. I couldn't fight him on the issue.

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Older daughter estranged herself from me, again, a few days ago, as she does regularly, [View all] elleng Feb 2015 OP

How sad for you, my dear elleng... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2015 #1

Right, CalPeg, elleng Feb 2015 #4

It's a tough place to be... CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2015 #5

Thanks. I DON'T blame myself, elleng Feb 2015 #6

Your attitude is very healthy, IMHO! CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2015 #7

Thanks, I do my best! elleng Feb 2015 #8

Just saw a little video of younger daughter + her baby, elleng Feb 2015 #9

I wish I could think of something helpful to say, but I can't. NYC_SKP Feb 2015 #2

Thanks, SKP. elleng Feb 2015 #3

Could you try to get past it by sending a valentine No Vested Interest Feb 2015 #10

Yes, I'll be sending him a book, elleng Feb 2015 #11

A book for valentine's day will be nice. No Vested Interest Feb 2015 #12

Yes, I hope she invites me to join her at hospital again, elleng Feb 2015 #13

oh honey. so sorry this is happening. mopinko Feb 2015 #14

Thanks, mop. elleng Feb 2015 #17

well i think you just have to stress taking care of herself. mopinko Feb 2015 #18

Their father was alcoholic, elleng Feb 2015 #19

we go rhru the same stuff with 2 daughters olddots Feb 2015 #15

Thanks, olddots. elleng Feb 2015 #16