My Daughter
My teen-age daughter is in a therapeutic boarding school, recovering from a very self-destructive spiral of behavior. I don't get to spend time with her very often but on a recent visit I brought her the "29 Gifts" book to read. By the end of my 3-day visit she had read 1/2 the book and decided she was going to get on board with the challenge. It will be interesting to see how taking the focus off her own issues and giving to others will affect her. I'm sure she will pass it on to others at the school as well, so the good will just keep on going....in a place where it is really needed!
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Comment by Joy on January 2, 2010 at 8:10pm -
Barbara,
My daughter also had been in a self destructive spiral of behavior. Not to be nosy, but what was your daughter diagnosed with? My daughter has borderline personality disorder . . she was at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA for 6 weeks for the intensive residential DBT program. It did wonders for her . . if by chance your daughter has borderline personality disorder, I would HIGHLY recommend this program. Anyway, I totally know what you're going through . . there's a lot of pain . . .and hope. I sincerely hope all works out for you and your daughter. You will be in my prayers.
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Comment by Barbara Nahmias on January 2, 2010 at 6:35pm -
Thank you everyone for your kind, supportive responses to my post about my daughter. I really appreciate it!
Peace and blessings,
Barbara
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Comment by Pamela Miles on January 2, 2010 at 4:01pm -
You have obviously learned the lesson to give without expectations, good for you (and everyone in your life). It can be quite a challenge to share important meaningful things with your children, you just never know how they will react...
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Comment by Dawn wwt on January 2, 2010 at 3:48pm -
it's so great that your daughter accepted your gift and was excited about it! a lot of the time ( at least with my kids) teens won't have anything to do with things that their parents suggest. it will be a positive thing for her and all those around her. i hope that the issues that brought her to the school are resolved soon and your family is reunited. Hugs, Dawn
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Comment by Harriet on January 2, 2010 at 3:32pm -
what a wonderful give to your daughter and the others at the school, praying for you all. many blessings!
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on January 2, 2010 at 3:09pm -
This is fabulous Barbara! Just what she may need and to pass it on will be so nice too. Great Mom you are~ Hope it all works out for you...
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Comment by Pauline Nolan on January 2, 2010 at 2:59pm -
Sounds like your daughter really got into the book - that's a great blessing to receive when you are young. I hope things continue to improve for both of you.
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