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Teenagers

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19 year old has cut off

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Mom2teens · 27/07/2023 11:32

My 19 year old nearly 20 has just finished second year uni. She lives in halls in London. She came home in June for hols/work (which is next door) . All was good. I got back after an overnight work trip to find a typed note out of blue saying she got her results after “marking strike” by lecturers and failed two exams and had moved back to uni to revise and would commute to job. Since then she won’t take calls/has totally cut off. She’s a bit in touch with her father (divorced and has never looked after the kids/lived with them for 10 years). Suddenly got a message saying it was all my fault that she failed, she needed her space. I’m heartbroken. There was no fight and no friction. I’ve looked after her and DS myself. Any thoughts on what I should do?

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Mom2teens · 27/07/2023 19:15

Thank you. You said everything I feel. Makes it feel less crazy and somehow something that can happen.

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Mom2teens · 27/07/2023 21:45

continentallentil · 27/07/2023 17:05

Teenagers are awful.. you are a safe person to lash out at because she is angry with herself / afraid etc. the Dad thing is galling.

A bit like a tantruming toddler, screaming that they hate you, I think you have to lovingly hold your boundaries. Be clear that you love her and always will and you are around for support, but no it isn’t your fault she messed up her exams, and there is a tight limit on the amount of crap you will take (because she is not actually a toddler).

Let it blow over. She’ll be delightful at 25.

Thanks so much for this.

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