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[quote=Anonymous]You might find it helpful to take a parenting class when she is a little older, just to reassure yourself. The main thing is to be safe and present, and listen. Just listen. Set routines and expectations when she is young, and be consistent. Practice saying supportive things when she is older, and use them before reacting or trying to fix things. Be her cheerleader always. I had a very difficult time with my mom growing up, but my daughter and I did not replicate that at all. My daughter knows that I am in her corner always and forever, and I told her that all the time. She's a young adult now, and rolls her eyes at me when I tell her how much I love her and how proud I am (I don't do it constantly), but I know she feels it inside. Oddly, my mother has a great relationship with my daughter and I think she knows that she made a lot of mistakes with me and my sisters, and really is great with my daughter. She also knows she would never see my daughter if she was abusive in any way, but truly, I think she knows very well how wrong she was. [/quote]

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