I'm jumping OFF the roller coaster

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Registered: 01-08-2008
I'm jumping OFF the roller coaster
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Tue, 01-08-2008 - 2:12pm

of emotions that my DDs (ages 13 and 15) have been riding since they entered middle and high school.

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Registered: 02-14-2007
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 2:15pm
Good for you! "Riding shotgun"...I love it! What a great way of putting it. It is so easy to fall into the trap of getting too involved, especially with their social drama. I have been trying hard to stay out of it myself, with only partial success.
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Tue, 01-08-2008 - 4:33pm

I too have tried to jump off the roller coaster, and it is very tough sometimes. They seem to want to drag you right into it all. I have gotten pretty good at listening and saying "oh really?" a lot and letting it go. Where I have a problem is where bf is involved, because it directly affects my dd. I am getting better at just listening and giving advice or suggestions when she needs them. I'm moving away from having to know what is going on ALL the time.


The drama of teens can just be overwhelming. Especially when you have a dd like mine that tells you everything that is going on.

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Tue, 01-08-2008 - 4:37pm

It sure is a roller coaster...I know I have to make a concerted effort to stay out of the drama, especially with the girlfriends. Yikes!


My kids tell me everything as well. Seems like, they tell me, they forget about it and move on, and I'm the one left stewing/worrying/caring/wanting to help, kwim?

 

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Registered: 01-30-2007
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 5:38pm

Hey, I'll jump with ya! :-)


I'm kind of just getting started with this wild ride...my two just turned 13 last September...and I'm already worn out! The drama seems to build every day. Why should I let that bother me??

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Tue, 01-08-2008 - 6:40pm

You are one intelligent lady!

 

 

 

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Registered: 02-14-2007
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 6:48pm

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Registered: 03-06-2006
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 6:53pm
I'm hoping I'll at least be able to move a few rows back soon ....




 

 

 

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Registered: 09-14-2007
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 6:58pm

What timing!

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 01-08-2008 - 8:08pm

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha (you get the gist). If you figure out a way to step back like that you would be a hero in my book.

Lisa

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Registered: 05-15-2006
Wed, 01-09-2008 - 10:03am
The timing of this post is just perfect!
Suzanne

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