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alliemluv
alliemluv
I love my kid, but somettims theres no talking to her. I'm at a loss. I can be crude which I know is wrong. She got bad pms. Or otr. I'm always the asshole- and I might be! But I dont try to be Just try to be realistic about shit. Love her to death, but dont know what to do....
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
How old is she? Or how old are they?
deleted_user
deleted_user
What's OTR? If your child is a teen then they can be quite moody and resentful of being parented, thinking they already know what you what you want to teach and say to them. The onus falls on you to try to keep your cool even if you feel like you are being insulted. Not easy to do sometimes. Better to take a time out then if the irritation is too high on both sides.

I think the best we can do for our kids is to listen to them and really hear them.
alliemluv
alliemluv
THEY 26 AND 25
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, not much we can advise without knowing what the problem or issue is. I hope you can get through to her and she to you.
suzyq2173
suzyq2173
from personal experience i know that PMS can be a bitch. both for the sufferer and those around her. mine is so bad it makes me suicidal combined with my depression. i went to the doctor and asked for a contraceptive that causes my periods to cease. best thing ive ever done. try gently encouraging your daughter to see a doctor. there are plently of things out there to combat PMS, it is very common. might i suggest you wait until her period is over before you make this suggestion or you may very well end up being the bastard again!
alliemluv
alliemluv
wE'RE GReat sometimes, but when I have sugestions forget it! Reminds me when I was a kid They live much an altrnative lifestyle than I did, And I support them, but I think it be tough for them. I' looking, but i think they not---we're sort of apart a little-not a lot though--need to find something different or create it myself!