tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post7368130634678058727..comments2023-10-03T06:01:22.776-04:00Comments on The aftermath of rainbows and unicorns: Frustrated and impatientSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11342453970164354596noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-81717839628884233272013-03-16T08:27:52.830-04:002013-03-16T08:27:52.830-04:00Just a warning.. If therapy is working well things...Just a warning.. If therapy is working well things are apt to get worse before they get better. It is not unreasonable to set limits, with very clear expectations and consequences. On the other hand, as other comments have pointed out, some of this is normal teenage angst. jwghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848946240656789799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-22461194462907085082013-03-14T14:42:36.259-04:002013-03-14T14:42:36.259-04:00My teen acts the same exact way, every single day....My teen acts the same exact way, every single day. To a teenager, nothing in life is fair. Plus, she was much younger than you when your world was torn apart. No, it's not fair that you have had to grow up and take care of everyone but that is what we do for people we love. I don't think it's you that she is angry at, I think that it is the cards that you guys were dealt. Have you stopped to tell her that you love her and that you only tried to make the decisions that you thought were best for the 3 of you...all based on the love you have for them? I admire you so much for all you have done since your mother passed away, do not let things like this break up the family that you still have her on earth. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-52697308430638526052013-03-14T10:11:22.976-04:002013-03-14T10:11:22.976-04:00Teens are so much fun! not. Sam, while you and Jos...Teens are so much fun! not. Sam, while you and Josh are not exactly Alex's parents, you get the benefit of being the adults in charge while she's figuring out how to grow up and separate. You might start reading some books about parenting teens, at least for the entertainment value. Learning how to keep your cool is probably the most valuable tool you can develop here.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436876942014361112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-78359057843516512752013-03-14T08:35:00.876-04:002013-03-14T08:35:00.876-04:00Keep this in mind- my 15 year old, who doesn't...Keep this in mind- my 15 year old, who doesn't have ANY of the gripes Alex might have, does all the same things. It is a combination of Alex and teenagerness. Little solace for you, but misery does love company.Vinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09713672171789431407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-49263259943329630322013-03-14T05:55:34.652-04:002013-03-14T05:55:34.652-04:00I'm confused -- just exactly WHAT is it that A...I'm confused -- just exactly WHAT is it that Alex wants you to DO about all of the "injustices" that she believes you've committed? Move back to the projects? If she's unhappy with the way things are, SHE needs to be making plans to correct her own situation, not blaming everyone else.<br /><br />I'm sorry that all of the hard work you've put in towards obtaining your degree and getting your family through this far is being overshadowed by Alex acting like a spoiled brat.<br /><br />Track down Aunt Elaine and send her back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com