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I`am a grandmaother of a beautiful little 4 year old girl who owns my heart. Her mother worries me to no end in regard to how she is raising the little one. Off and on I sought counseling to have someone to talk to regarding my daughter and her poor choices at the way she rages at the little one at times because things aren`t going her way or because she is without a man.Alanon seems to be most beneficial but it doesnt give me the one to one and I haven`t found a sponsor.
Most therapists have suggested I get social services involved but use to feel I could never do that. Lately I have come to the conclusion that maybe I should be thinking seriously about doing this.
I just started seeing this new counselor a couple of months ago and I have been telling her about my concerns and what I feel I might need to do. I told her I do not have a family who would support me and no friends around for support either. I asked her if she would support me if I did this and she said she couldnt take on that kind of responsibility. Okay, I can understand that.
Then she goes on to say, do you think you`ve been over reacting to situations? Well, I immediately began to doubt myself. I have a tendency to do this anyway. I said I don`t know, am I??
Now I`am wondering if she is the right person for me to be seeing.
How can I grow to feel more secure with myself and my actions if my therapist will say things that allows me to continue to feed the doubt.
Does anyone know what I mean?
Most therapists have suggested I get social services involved but use to feel I could never do that. Lately I have come to the conclusion that maybe I should be thinking seriously about doing this.
I just started seeing this new counselor a couple of months ago and I have been telling her about my concerns and what I feel I might need to do. I told her I do not have a family who would support me and no friends around for support either. I asked her if she would support me if I did this and she said she couldnt take on that kind of responsibility. Okay, I can understand that.
Then she goes on to say, do you think you`ve been over reacting to situations? Well, I immediately began to doubt myself. I have a tendency to do this anyway. I said I don`t know, am I??
Now I`am wondering if she is the right person for me to be seeing.
How can I grow to feel more secure with myself and my actions if my therapist will say things that allows me to continue to feed the doubt.
Does anyone know what I mean?
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That sounds a little strange that she thinks you are over reacting. Maybe you should just tell your daughter to get some help. She needs the counseling. Your grandaughter doesn't need verbal abuse. If this is bothering you so much you are going to a therapist then maybe you should go to social services. Hope you find some sort of real help. good luck.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
