Living with Teens
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Living with Teens
Makes me want to drink. 
Ugh
I guess Anything makes us want to, but arguing with my teen first thing in the morning and being in Tears when he leaves for school sets me right up for a drunk night.
Day 4, and I'm hanging by a thread.
UghI guess Anything makes us want to, but arguing with my teen first thing in the morning and being in Tears when he leaves for school sets me right up for a drunk night.
Day 4, and I'm hanging by a thread.
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Lol, living with three kids under the age of 7 makes me want to cry sometimes! This morning my older two screamed and cried over a bracelet they both wanted to wear!! Kids are tough. In my first week too 
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I hear ya. Like living with Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, one second to the next.
Living with teens through early sobriety is hard, but not as hard as living with teens while actively drinking. And the early sobriety part does get better. The active drinking part doesn't. Hang in there. This part will get better, markedly better, the longer you go. The teen part...eh, I think that one takes longer to get better. What a ride.
Living with teens through early sobriety is hard, but not as hard as living with teens while actively drinking. And the early sobriety part does get better. The active drinking part doesn't. Hang in there. This part will get better, markedly better, the longer you go. The teen part...eh, I think that one takes longer to get better.
What a ride.
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I do remember the challenges of the early years also.
Those were actually the happiest days of my life though, so I guess I handled things better. Right now, dealing with depression and fighting with teens puts me over the edge at times.
I keep saying I won't argue but always wind up putting myself on their level, then the mommy-guilt kicks in, just sets the mood for the day. Hate it.
Good luck with your little ones, I use to buy 2 of Everything, lol.
Those were actually the happiest days of my life though, so I guess I handled things better. Right now, dealing with depression and fighting with teens puts me over the edge at times.
I keep saying I won't argue but always wind up putting myself on their level, then the mommy-guilt kicks in, just sets the mood for the day. Hate it.
Good luck with your little ones, I use to buy 2 of Everything, lol.
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Yup...they can be a challenge. I, however, teach at a high school and have really grown to love their quirks. My 17 year-old and I have a great relationship so I'm lucky. I'm currently reading "Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain" bu Daniel Siegel.
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Originally Posted by jessie65 
I do remember the challenges of the early years also.
Those were actually the happiest days of my life though, so I guess I handled things better. Right now, dealing with depression and fighting with teens puts me over the edge at times.
I keep saying I won't argue but always wind up putting myself on their level, then the mommy-guilt kicks in, just sets the mood for the day. Hate it.
Good luck with your little ones, I use to buy 2 of Everything, lol.
Those were actually the happiest days of my life though, so I guess I handled things better. Right now, dealing with depression and fighting with teens puts me over the edge at times.
I keep saying I won't argue but always wind up putting myself on their level, then the mommy-guilt kicks in, just sets the mood for the day. Hate it.
Good luck with your little ones, I use to buy 2 of Everything, lol.
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