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[quote=Anonymous]Have you tried to have a calm and loving conversation with her about all the unusual behavior that doesn't involve calling her "disgusting" (or her feeling that way)? I know it must be hard (I agree that it's disgusting) but if she feels judged, she isn't likely to be forthcoming.

Like the PP, my first guess was some type of pretty serious abuse, especially if she wasn't always this way. If there could be abuse and the abuser could be someone close to you (partner, brother etc) then try to get her some other professional involved who she might trust and confide in.  You owe it to her to at least rule out that possibility.

I would also consider sensory issues or other medical things, depending on what else was going on with the child and their behavior in other parts of their life.

In any case, something is very wrong with your child, and the last thing I would do is discipline her. If this was my child, I'd really be developing a STRONGER relationship with my child to try to find out what's going on, not weakening the bond through attempts at more discipline.

[quote=Anonymous]Since there was mention of flushable wipes and clogged toilets,  I want to point that plumbers generally say that even the flushable wipes should not be flushed. ... or you may have an expensive plumbing problem. [/quote]

I've been told this too.[/quote]

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