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What do you make of this? - phonecall from 16 yo DSD today very sad

7 replies

ScarlettWalking · 22/01/2011 19:23

I am not at the teenage stage with my DD yet so have no perspective on this really hence my post here.

DSD has always been v involved in our/ her Dad's life although there was a move a couple of years ago quite far away which has made contact more difficult and more often by phone. We love her very much and have a warm relationship (I am never too much in her face and leave all "parenting" to her Dad if you get me.

Anyway she rang today in the car so I obviously heard the convo. and sounded very upset, like she had been crying. She was just ringing to say hi and catch up but I could tell her voice was breaking and she was sniffing. I was silently motioning to DH "she is crying! Ask her what is wrong" she said she was fine and just tired but then said something about a boy or a party I think.

DH said to her to take it easy and try and get some sleep but she said she was going out again tonight and said goodbye. DH thinks it's just normal teenage emotions but I am worried about her - she is a v young 16 and this is all very new to her. Do you think there is anything I can do? My instinct tells me she is hurting and I don't know what to do to help.

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LoveBeingADaddysGirl · 22/01/2011 19:25

Can dh call her back now he's not in the car?

Kbear · 22/01/2011 19:27

or send her a text to say "hope you're ok, we're here if you need us" or something along those lines.

Junction3 · 22/01/2011 19:30

If it were my dsd I'd be ringing her back myself for a girlie chat.

ScarlettWalking · 22/01/2011 19:31

She is out and not picking up. I may text her actually. We do text each other so would not be intrusive or unusual.

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frazmum · 23/01/2011 22:19

A text is a good idea, as you say not intrusive. Have a DD16 and sometimes takes a while before they come out with what's wrong but meanwhile they like to know someone cares.

purplepidjin · 23/01/2011 22:24

What does her facebook status say???

sharon2609 · 26/01/2011 23:11

Keep communication going. Sounds like a normal teenage upset.Let her know you're there for a chat if she needs it.

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