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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She tends to do a bit better at her mom’s house, which is part of why we decided to send her there. Her parents have been divorced for many years and I’ve been in her life for several, so this isn’t a brand new dynamic.  She’s done therapy in the past but is currently refusing to go. We’ve also tried for years to get her a full neuropsych evaluation, but she won’t participate. She was diagnosed with ADHD by her pediatrician in elementary school, but she will not take any medication or see her psychiatrist. We’ve tried so many different approaches over the years, but she refuses to listen to or respect my husband at all, which has made things especially difficult. -OP[/quote]

I haven't read this whole thread, but, your husband and her mom need to figure out what her currency is, and use it to get her to participate in therapy. Therapy at this point needs to be non-negotiable. If she wants ANYTHING, she needs to participate in therapy. She may need an in-patient solution to get stabilized. Obviously when she is at your house you need to have it set up so she has no access to money, credit cards, etc. This is not difficult, but, you have to be vigilant. Don't let your husband hide behind work. This is not for you to deal with.[/quote]

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