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JenniferJuniper

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16. She's 20? It may sound cold, but
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 11:02 AM
Jun 2020

I'd tell her to shape up or leave. She isn't a kid and you don't deserve the abuse.

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Time for some serious boundaries and options if she wants to remain living at home. mnhtnbb Jun 2020 #1
Boundaries? Laelth Jun 2020 #7
What's a birthright trip? cilla4progress Jun 2020 #2
Apparently oswaldactedalone Jun 2020 #8
I just looked it up Proud liberal 80 Jun 2020 #9
She was raised Christian but my father who was never a part of my life was Jewish so they must not RamblingRose Jun 2020 #13
She... Newest Reality Jun 2020 #3
Was she an unruly, rambunctious child? Diagnosed ADHD? Laelth Jun 2020 #4
I'll have to read up on Cluster B personality. She's an introvert and growing up she generally RamblingRose Jun 2020 #10
Assuming no ADHD diagnosis, nor conduct disorder ... Laelth Jun 2020 #12
For your consideration ... n/t Laelth Jun 2020 #14
You and your partner should go see a therapist without her then. Hopefully will help you put a Cousin Dupree Jun 2020 #5
Is there another adult you could enlist? Phoenix61 Jun 2020 #6
send her on a trip. mopinko Jun 2020 #11
"on a one way ticket" as my mom used to say to me n/t RamblingRose Jun 2020 #15
wellll, maybe just think that. or say it under your breath. mopinko Jun 2020 #21
She's 20? It may sound cold, but JenniferJuniper Jun 2020 #16
Still sounds like a rebellious teenager, Bayard Jun 2020 #17
She never got in trouble in high school and was involved in band, color guard, Odyssey of the Mind RamblingRose Jun 2020 #19
I do not recommend withdrawing health insurance delisen Jun 2020 #18
After she got passed out drunk, not knowing it was from drinking, my husband took her to the doctor RamblingRose Jun 2020 #20
Outdoor experiences? Depending where you live.. lostnfound Jun 2020 #22
I put my parents through bloody hell and had many fine adventures along the way. hunter Jun 2020 #23
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