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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]She sounds like she needs more affection and closeness to you. All kids can be difficult but saying your child makes your skin crawl is a huge red flag to me. I cannot imagine.[/quote]

I know, it’s terrible. I honestly do snuggle her and invite her on my
lap often during the day, plus I rub her back and hold her hand when she goes to sleep at night. It’s like she needs more
Than I can provide for her. She has me all to herself when brother naps for
at least 2 hours a day. I give her undivided attention for at
least one hour. Her needs for affection and comfort feel like a bottomless pit I can never fill. I don’t understand it. [/quote]

I think it feels like a bottomless pit because she can sense your affection isn’t genuine. Then she clings harder and annoys you more and the cycle continues...

She’s feeling alone and insecure. Poor kid. [/quote]

This. Set compassionate boundaries BEFORE she annoys you. She likely senses your annoyance which paradoxically makes her cling harder. 
https://www.janetlansbury.com/2014/03/parents-struggling-with-boundaries-3-common-reasons/[/quote]

This is very helpful! Thank you for sharing! [/quote]

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