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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well she was rude. But context matters - was this kind of being sassy and failing to communicate well? I’d be the adult I think , not throw a fit but call out an unnecessary tone. And then move right on.[/quote]

It came out of nowhere after I sarcastic remark I made. It was really over the top and unwarranted. It just made me feel worthless. Obviously she desired to be with her boyfriend instead of me and an elderly relative; a boy she sees every day of the week. And now she won't be coming home for Thanksgiving and presumably will only be home partially, if at all, during winter break. And she takes a trip during winter break with the boyfriend's friends or family, who do you think will pay for it? Us.

One single night with her and we're made to feel worthless. It stings.[/quote]

I am sorry.

I know how this feels. It is very painful—both the rejection, and the lack of appreciation.

You should not feel worthless though, because hopefully you think your value does not rest entirely on being this  teenager’s parent …
🤔

(Try to maintain your marriage, friendships and personal interests…because they seem to need us less and less as they grow up. So you need other identities and sources of happiness. I too am working on this transition.)[/quote]

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