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AIBU Too Feel Betrayed and Totally Gutted by my Daughter's Attention Seeking Behaviour???

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CaroBB · 29/12/2018 16:15

I'm hoping you guys can give me some advice.
I've an DD in her early 20's. I've put her through Uni and she Graduated this year.
She's now back home and works a 30 hour week in hospitality.
The thing is, She's always trying to make her life sound dreadful to others. Her DF and I split up 10 years ago after he had an affair and he did let her down frankly. He's not been a consistent DF, more wanting to be her friend. I've stuck by her solidly, always been there for her. I've provided a normal home, worked damn hard night and day and I don't think I could have done much more to help her through the hard times.
I've recently had a friend mention she's done some shifts with DD at work. She had to put up with lots of tears and lots of ' my life has been awful ' from DD. Thing is, my DD doesn't know I'm pals with her new shoulder to cry on and to be honest, I was stunned with what she had been saying.
Yes her dad left, but her life has been great apart from that bit.
I'm getting more angry that she's going to other people lying about her past, My own Mum has found out and is furious on my behalf and says DD is an attention seeker and she should be ashamed of the negative way she is portraying me.
This is the 5th or 6th time I've herd about her bending the truth about her past to others. I'm Guaranteeing that she's not telling the truth btw....Ive not missed any TERRIBLE Incidents egg, She's had a normal life! No major Trauma etc....
Can she be a bit crazy? How have you guys felt with Attention Seekers?
No nasty comments, just nice advice please guys..... Many Thanks. I'm at a Loss Here!

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FalldereedilIdo · 30/12/2018 08:25

Bit left field here but OP is she on hormonal birth control and could that be a factor? A significant minority of women report horrendous mood swings/ low mood/ crazy behaviour while on hormonal BC

FilthyforFirth · 30/12/2018 08:51

Even if her version doesnt stack up to yours, dont you want to know why her version exists?

My dad insists he treated us all the same, he didnt, and refuses to engage. If my son was ever upset at something like this, I would want to know why, not have a go for his own perspective.

You dont sound like a great parent.

saoirse31 · 30/12/2018 08:56

Her feelings are her own and are likely to be as justifiable as yours are. Why not try talking to her, rather than being so defensive. In fact first, why are you so defensive?

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