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Old 04-26-2011, 02:59 PM
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Question OT - Helpful wisdom for a broken heart?

Hi SR folks,
Many of you are parents. I have a 17yr old who just got dumped by her boyfriend of 6 months. She is heartbroken and in despair. Threatening to drop out of high school, the works. Won't participate in life (like an awards ceremony today for an award she earned) and isn't eating (she's already too skinny!)

I am finding myself running out of patience with the constant drama that started about Thursday of last week. Right as we made the big move into the new house. Damnit! Timing was so perfect...I'd just like to find this boy and...well...I won't put that in writing. How about a visual instead?

Anyway - anyone have some wise advice to pass along to a young girl who got her heart stomped on for the first time? And for me to not get so frustrated by her that I end up snapping at her? I've tried 12-stepping her - ya know - using the slogans and just-for-todays...she's not buying any of it. Just makes her mad. Or burst into tears and run out of the room. *SIGH*

I'm at a loss.....thoughts/advice/opinions...all welcome!
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