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How do I support my SDD when she's 300 miles away?

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NotACompleterFinis · 20/09/2010 20:58

My SDD has just moved to Scotland. She's not settled in well yet and wants to come back to England with her Mum and sister (don't know all the acronyms yet). I have what I'd call an aunty type relationship - no need for me to be a Mum. She has one already. I am sure she is desperately unhappy about the situation and the way she manages it is to refuse to go to school. Her Dad has gone up today to talk to her and I want to help - but don't know what to do to be supportive. If it was my child I know what I would do - but in this situation extending an offer of support could be seen as interfering. But I don't like to see her suffering. There is so much to consider in step families - toes not to tread on - people to keep happy in case you lose some visits - sometimes it's all just too overwhelming.

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notremotelyintofootie · 21/09/2010 07:17

has she moved up with her mum and sister? How old is she and how long ago did she move?

NotACompleterFinis · 22/09/2010 08:47

Yes she has. Nearly 14. End of August. DH has been up and was very supportive. I don't want her to think I don't care - it's just I don't know how to let her know I guess.

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notremotelyintofootie · 22/09/2010 08:59

if she uses facebook i would just say keep in touch on there.... She's at an awkward age and needs to make friends which she will, a new school etc... refusing to go to school is her attention seeking method and her mum needs to stay strong and make her go.... The danger is if adults give in and let her do anything she wants she'll up her game... Be there to chat online and help encourage her to make friends by participating in activities...

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