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[quote=Anonymous]I try to be a steady presence for DD. I ask my child what she wants or needs from me and I try to serve as a facilitator for discussion to the largest extent possible. She does not like to talk everything out, and so sometimes she just comes up to me and wants a hug. She won't say anything else, which is okay. I am not responsible for my child's happiness or anyone else's.

I was fortunate to have a mother who was very good at this growing up. What I realized is that I only needed to know she was there for me if and when I needed something.

If I find myself getting emotional about something with DD, I try to step back and process on my own or with DH or a good friend.

I also recognize DD is a very different child than I was and how she processes and/or perceives events is often different than I do. She also is growing up in a very different world than I am. She is entitled to her own thoughts and feelings without my judgment or interjection, provided her health and safety is not in danger.

Unfortunately, she likely has to experience some pain in order to grow and so I cannot and should not really stop that from happening. Sometimes it is tough to watch but also making sure I am spending time with DH and my friends helps put matters in perspective.

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