Support thread for parents of teenagers

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MabelMoonface 13 Sep 12:55pm, 13 Sep 2024 11,486 posts	0 MabelMoonface It sounds like LittleD has had lots of experience of not being listened to at school. Hopefully as she realises that people do listen and she can get things moved on as a result, that will help.
halfpint 13 Sep 1:06pm, 13 Sep 2024 41,617 posts	0 halfpint I might have something Linds. Drop me an fmail with your email address.
LindsD 13 Sep 1:11pm, 13 Sep 2024 69,735 posts	0 LindsD Thanks both. That's really helpful Mabel, thank you. It did occur to me that it might be specifically school that's problematic. I had thought that the last few months were quite positive for her, but perhaps that's outweighed by all the awful experiences. I will try giving her specific things to say. I hope that starting at university is a blossoming experience for her.
sallykate 14 Sep 11:05pm, 14 Sep 2024 15,046 posts	0 sallykate Daughter always needs a plan of what to do or say. Sometimes she needs help with formulating this, but doesn't ask for it - it's up to me to pick up on stuff. And I am not always very good at that. She's now in Manchester, I'm back in London. It was an exhausting time. Her room is tiny but I've at least left her with a cosy welcoming bed, a clear desk and with all her clothes put away somewhere. The main stress right now (or when I left) is that there seemed to be no hot water to the bathroom she's sharing with four others - and she was desperate for a shower. No word since so I hope it's sorted and she's settling in properly!
LindsD 15 Sep 7:07am, 15 Sep 2024 69,769 posts	0 LindsD That sounds familiar sk. Glad she's settled ok. How are you?
IdristheDragon 15 Sep 10:19am, 15 Sep 2024 9,177 posts	0 IdristheDragon Had second journey in a week down to Bristol this time with DaughterDragon’s belongings as she has now moved into her real accommodation. All went well but I think I’ve processed that she’s a long way away now and it isn’t just for a holiday. Am feeling a bit flat (and tired) today
sallykate 15 Sep 10:40am, 15 Sep 2024 15,054 posts	0 sallykate Flat and tired sums me up today! Doesn't help that I'm away from husband and cats.
LindsD 15 Sep 10:50am, 15 Sep 2024 69,776 posts	0 LindsD Hugs both
IdristheDragon 15 Sep 1:44pm, 15 Sep 2024 9,179 posts	0 IdristheDragon I do have husband and cat 😊 DragonSon going back to university going into 2nd year tomorrow. Feel better about it than when he went last year but I’m sure I’ll feel more bereft by the time he’s left. He is nearer and he'll also be back for the weekend in a few weeks time
Lizzie W 15 Sep 6:14pm, 15 Sep 2024 28,723 posts	0 Lizzie W Sally needs a Fetchie Meetup!