DD1 (12) has anxiety which results in stomach pains, hates school, can't be bothered with homework so it's often rushed. She struggles to make friends.
DD2 (9) used to be very difficult and angry but has matured and mellowed. She has made some good friends and is enjoying school. But her teacher (who never knew her before) has e mailed me to say she thinks she is struggling so has suggested she goes to the school counselor once a month so she can see her "lovely smile more".
I left ExDH - selfish, narcissistic, emotional bully - six years ago. I can';t tell him any of this because he will shout at me and say it's my fault for leaving. I feel like things will never be easy.