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[quote=Anonymous]Last year, my kids (20,22,24) we’re home from college.   DH wanted us to attend a function as a family.  Two of them said that they were not attending.  I have to say that we have great kids but they were being really selfish that day.  I got them alone, got in their faces and reminded them of some of the great things that their dad does for them (tuition, new cars, etc).  I told them that it wasn’t open for discussion; we were all attending the function.  Also, I needed them to go tell their dad that they had change their minds; DH was so happy.  They were very upset with me, but I did not care.  We all went to the function (it was kind of lame at times..lol) but we made the best of it. DH was so happy and proud to introduce them to everyone.  By the end of the night, they were back to their normal awesome selves.  
OP, I wrote the above to remind you that you are the parent.  You have to lead.  You cannot let your minor child tell you what she’s not going to do.  Also, you cannot leave your depressed daughter virtually alone at home during the holidays.   
Please try to do a mommy/daughter weekend and pray that she opens up to you.  Listen, more than speak.  Try your best not to react to what is being shared. One negative reaction and she will shut down. [/quote]

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