Dd had a dreadful time at school towards the end, lots of reasons but mainly "change of management".
Don't really want to get into all that here.
But it resulted in her leaving school earlier than most of her close friends.
Prom is now approaching and they're all excitedly discussing plans and shopping for dresses etc and of course posting this all over bloody Facebook and similar.
They're not meaning to rub her nose in it but it is getting to her and getting her a bit down totally bumming her out
Must admit I am feeling a little guilty here too as even though I felt at the time we did all we could to resolve the issues, typical mum guilt is kicking in and I'm wondering if I could of done more, pushed her more to be more resilient (I don't really believe that it was really affecting her very badly in terms of anxiety seeming a huge understatement!)
What can I do/say to help her...and me to deal with this?
As it happens she is now sooooooo much happier, has a great job with prospects including potential support to get a degree, has a relaxed social life and a lovely boyfriend who she probably wouldn't have met if she'd stayed at school (bit of sliding doors type thingy). So generally it does seem to have worked out for the best.
Can I also say (probably get roasted alive for this) but I do think schools should allow ex pupils (not those excluded for extreme bad behaviour) to attend prom? I had hoped that those attending would be able to invite a plus one because if that had been the case I think it's likely her closest friends would of sorted it so she could go. Not helpful thinking true but can't help it.