[sylvie]

i have learned that while i do not agree with the choices my 16 year old daughter has made, i 'can' make my own choices that will reflect on a healthier mindset in terms of the choices she has made.
i have also learned that it's important to me to keep her close, so that she keeps in touch with me and so i know she is safe. That arguing with her only brings stress on her and myself, and that i will do my very best to help her make positive choices when given the chance.

What is important to me, right now, is that she makes safe choices, and that if she should choose to find her way to go back to school, to come back home, and to her loving family that worry sick about her, We're here..

But the phone calls to check in each night and say she's okay and loves me, means too much for me to push her away.. i believe she needs me more than ever to be in her corner.. And while i 'can' be that, i will not allow her to steal, be disrespectful, or break rules.

i have learned, its okay to respect myself, to have feelings & believe one day she will understand that i love the hell out of her, and this isn't easy on me..but i also recognize this isn't easy on her.. She'll come to me.. in the meantime, i worry every day, i always want to hear from her, and i'll always hope for her finding her way, to happiness, success & safety..