I had doubts that she was ready to go. I've checked at regular intervals over the last year that she really wants to go to university as she has ASD characteristics (according to CAHMS), anxiety disorder and a compulsive disorder. I tried to talk her into going the apprenticeship route, but she has insisted that she wanted to go, there's nothing else for her. She chose a university that is fairly near home, though just outside comfortable commuting distance.
We dropped her off yesterday, fantastic room, she seemed excited. We left at about 4.30 pm. By 6.00 pm the texts started coming in - feeling sick, not sure this is the right thing etc. I reassured her that these were normal feelings, no doubt lots of other feeling the same etc. By 7.00 she was insisting on coming home by coach to see us face to face. I suggested that she at least gave it a few days, but she was adamant. I doubt we will get her back to uni now. I don't mind that - I just wish she'd faced up to it not being for her earlier, or alternatively given it a reasonable go.
Besides being worried for her mental health (as ever) and what her next step will be, I'm also terrified about the money. We don't have any, and I think that we will be stuck with the bill for accommodation for the year. Has anyone else been in this position?
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Dropped DD off at Uni yesterday, she is coming home today
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Pirrip · 16/09/2018 11:37
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