Guest guest Posted October 24, 2010 Report Share Posted October 24, 2010 HI I just deleted a really long post. I really just have a question and don't want to write a novel for the background info. Shorter version: I am LC with nada. I manage boundaries. I tell her when she says something that is not ok. This has been working for years. BUT. Today she called my 18 month old daughter's dress ugly. (It's a flowery toddler dress, how ugly could it be? Really!) I froze up and felt angry inside. I didn't say anything. I can't believe I did this. I have gotten good at defending myself when she says hurtful things to me. But this was my daughter, who I would do anything to defend and protect. And I just sat there and let the monster who tore me apart as a child start the same shit with my kid. I'm obviously beating myself up over this. My toddler has no idea what was going on, but someday (soon) she'll understand that her grandma called her dress ugly, and she'll be hurt. I don't understand how I could just sit there and not defend my daughter. I totally froze up!!!! How do I make sure that I stand up to her the next time she insults my kid??? tre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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