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Q: Daughter living with a pot dealer and abusive at times
asked by: svons on August 26th, 2009
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My daughter's 18 and this guy is 21 and she's been dating, living with him for the past year and has tried to break things off with him and says she's gonna and keeps going back. It's a toxic relationship. She seems to believe that smoking pot is really not a big issue also which totally blows my mind. I have not brought her up this way. This last episode she calls me at 8:30pm crying that I have to come get her and then I end up having to keep the both of them apart. It was awful. I brought her home and she stayed in her bed one night and then proceeded to lie to me and fabricate stories for 7 days that she was dating other guys, staying over girlfriends, etc. and all along she was with him. She has had a lieing history with me in the past but being that she's 18 I am totally devasted that she still feels the need to lie to me and why on earth would she want to be with someone she knows is unhealthy for her. She has not even had the courtasy to apologize to me for lieing. She's suppose to start college on the 31st and I was going to allow her to drive one of our trucks, but now have told her NO... that this decision making of hers has shown me that she is certainly not mature enough to be behind a wheel of a truck. Right now I am so hating her that I don't even want to talk to her. Every time I do it just upset me more and I'm having a problem just dealing with work right now. She does keep in contact with her Dad (not her real Dad) and she knows she has a bed at home to come home to. I just don't know what to do anymore. I told her if they got into it again she was to call 911 and not family members at this point since it has happened 4 times that I know of and she and he will have to deal with the consequences. I want to turn him in for dealing pot but then I know my daughter will probably go down too. Just don't know what to do anymore. I'm seeking counseling soon just to be able to hopefully understand this all better. Any suggestions?
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breck08
replied on August 26th, 2009
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It is heart breaking when a child you gave birth to turns into someone you don't recognize. As her mother you feel sense of guilt, anger, and resentment. All natural! Because of the situation you need to step back from it. That doesn't mean you will or have to stop loving her! Set rules and stand by them! Good idea to NO truck. Until she can prove she is a responsible young adult then all means of support will not be given. Your support right now is your love! The next time she calls you for help have the police meet you there. Enough said. Children and adults need to understand that actions have consequences. Stick to your counseling! I think that is great you already sought help for you! Next, pray. That's all you can do at this point. It would be easier if she wasn't 18. You could run interference some. I wish you the best of luck! God Bless!
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svons
replied on August 26th, 2009
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Thanks, didn't expect a response so quickly. The problem for me is that I don't feel any love for her right now and that scares me. She's 18 and lied to me for 7 days straight and no apology, no remorse for what she did. She's always been like that? She's trying to act as if nothing is wrong and saying she's sick and coming over looking for medicine. I told her not to call me again or her cousins to just call 911 and deal with it.
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breck08
replied on August 26th, 2009
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You are angry right now. Don't question the love. The fact that you are looking for advice on here shows me you do love her! Smile You can tell her that she is not allowed in your house until she is drug free. There are many steps you can take to help her. If she does call you for help like I said previously, take the police with you. She is acting like a child right now. Just remember that. Most young adults don't see the damage they cause around them until they are away from a toxic situation and they choose to change their life.
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svons
replied on August 26th, 2009
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Breck08 thank you for chatting with me. This helps and I'll try to keep you posted on any progress. Your grandson is cute. I noticed you like horses. I have 3 at home.
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ServiceU
replied on August 26th, 2009
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i think your doing the right thing when you told her to call the police and not a family member.
i was a part of a family members drama every time they got into a abusive relationship, and i always was there for them lending money, a place to stay, and an ear to listen. it stressed me out so bad, and the friends i talked to i had to pull away because that person decide to stay in these type of relationships it was nothing i could do.
she is an adult and cant keep crawling back to mom when she's in trouble.
your teaching her tough love!
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breck08
replied on August 26th, 2009
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svons, you are most welcome! Yes, I love horses! So what do you have at home? Hey that's a great way to relieve stress! Saddle up and ride till dark! Smile Thank you for the compliment on my grandson!
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