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Teenage disrespect

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wildlingtribe · 12/04/2025 22:43

How do you approach this with 12-15year old daughters? as quick as a switch, I’ve gone from being mum who they know loves the bones of them to a mum who is as wanted as a piece of discarded chewing gum.

(The relationship with them are already strained due to a lot of toxicity from father & family causing what seems is alienation.) I try the firm & calm approach, but they are so disrespectful. Lying is coming easy for them, apathy & a mirroring of their Dads behaviour & views of me. It’s so hurtful & hard not to take offence. (I know the teenage brain is complex! It’s just hard to navigate when they’re also living with the people who hate me most).

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Trashpalace · 13/04/2025 00:37

So sorry you are experienced this, it sounds awful.

Sounds like he is trying to ruin their relationship with you, and a vindictive, abusive person (particularly when supported by a toxic family) will do this. You'll need to find some strategies to counter it while slso maintaining your dignity and not letting them treat you with disrespect.

Suggest you get some expert help. Check out this website:
https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com/

People don't realise how common it is for a whole family dynamic to be disrupted by abuse and coercive control.

You can take steps to counter it though and your children need you to fight for them so they don't end up stuck in a toxic family dynamic.

Coercive Control Consulting Institute

I’m a Clinician & Coach specializing in the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims of Coercive Control / Narcissistic Abuse. My associates and I support victims-survivors before escape…

https://www.coercivecontrolconsulting.com

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