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[quote=Anonymous]Thx. I'm having a really hard time with this rn (OP). Kid is home from school for the summer and it has been so hard dealing with them. Talks about the depression ALL.THE.TIME. When they don't want to do something or are pressed on something, there is an emotional meltdown and the depression is blamed. The kid who always used to sit with us, and laugh, and be so happy . . . . everyone else gets that. We don't.

Now we're meeting with them (kid and the therapist) which will no doubt involve shi---ng on us throughout, with all the things we have done wrong or are doing wrong. I can take it but . . . it's just too much.

I realize depression is a chemical imbalance and I've supported through counseling and meds and giving a wide berth. And this kid is so priviledged to have what neither I nor DH had: parents with enough money, who show their love, support, and help with anything asked for. (Before anyone says anything, DC does a lot on their own. We don't baby.)

I am just so sad watching my happy kid turn into this and so sad/angry that we get nothing but the bad from DC lately. 
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