Yesterday morning my 13yr old had an argument with her sister about what to wear on Red Nose Day to school (home clothes) and ended up taking 5 paracetamol together. She asked me if it was enough to kill herself. I calmly told her it was and that she was to get dressed & that we were going to seek medical attention. The main problem is that younger DD does not have a weight problem but older DD has, and finding clothes to look good is a real issue. This is enough on its own, but DD is due to travel to another continent in a week's time to stay with friends & travel back on her own. Older DD suffers from low self-esteem. If I cancel the trip, DD suffers low self-esteem & disappointment. If I don't cancel the trip, I am placing a burden on the hostess with her own 3 children. When DD is away from her sister, she is removed from the flashpoints that occur in the home - or might something else spark her off? I thought I knew her well and could rely on her, but now I am not so sure.
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