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[quote=Anonymous]One bad interaction wipes out 10 good ones. Sounds like you have many bad interactions. She's little and you've done this to her. You are the adult in control. I very much hope you can gain some emotional control over yourself to guide her. Here are some pointers: don't shout, don't shame, and don't manipulate her emotionally. She sounds smart so these will always end badly. Do smile, plan fun activities, allow space for her to talk to you without judgment. Learn how to breathe to relieve stress and teach it to her. Tell her you are a work in progress and you will never stop trying to improve. Apologize to her when you need to. Essentially, act like the grown up you want her to become. And remember she is a child that has been hurt by you. This will take time to repair. I love the song Patience by Guns and Roses. I change the word "woman" to "children" and sing it with my kids. So relevant to so many situations.[/quote]
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