My DD aged 18, academic high-flyer with offer to do medicine at uni, has had to pull out of her exams due to take place in May because of illness (kidney infection that finally responded to third lot of antibiotics, but has left her exhausted and listless and unable to study at the most crucial time; ultrasound done, kidneys looked ok, blood test being done tomorrow). We think she has negotiated to take her exams in November (will know for sure later today). But it feels so scary...she doesn't know what to do with herself because her brain is so geared up to studying so hard, and we feel frightened by the enforced gap year looming. What is the best way to cope both now and after the Nov exams? She thinks she will want to try to do some more work experience in a hospital in July (if health improves), and try to get a job as a healthcare assistant in the autumn, to fund some overseas volunteering in the spring next year. I feel like I need my hand holding--feel so miserable on her behalf that I am not sure I am supporting her in the best way. Also just want to say that I don't post very often but this forum is such a support, particularly for those with difficult teen problems (some of which occur in other parts of my family!). Thank you...
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Exams missed, 18 months of enforced gap year looming, feels scary...
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Cuddleczar · 30/04/2013 10:15
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