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I hear your frustration!  While social media has its benefits, it has its downfalls too!  People seem very willing to share and ask lots of private information that they might not share or ask if they were face to face.  It's easier to type and hit SEND and not even think about what you just said or asked!  There is something to be said about letter writing, you have to think!!!  LOL

You should be proud of yourself for pulling off a really challenging job!  Single parenting is a tough road and it sounds like you and your daughter are doing really well!  We all have our right to privacy.  You do not need to share intimate details about your life, that is your choice.  We might have closer friends who we share our daily ups and downs with, our private feelings, etc. but these are usually those we interact with regularly.  Since these are Facebook friends, it is understandable that you do not want to answer questions that may not be appropriate to be asking on Facebook, if at all.  We all have places inside our souls that we consider sacred and only share when we are assured of the trust of the recipient.  We also have to be careful about those who are "concerned" verses "curious" as there is a big difference.  We do not need to give information to those are are "curious" as that is usually what fuels gossip and misunderstanding.  We all know who in our lives are genuinely "concerned".  So while there is probably not "malintent", you still have the right to not answer.

On another note, I am sorry about DD's dad not being more involved.  You are doing the right thing in keeping him posted about her life.  Don't stop trying, it may change one day.  Your daughter will appreciate your efforts one day no matter what the outcome.  You really sound like a loving and sensitive Mom!

Hope this helps.[/quote]

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