Epic fail

[Fleur]

Bleh. I can't even type it. I got half way through the 'long' version.... I can't do it.

Short version is, had an argument with teen DD, lost my temper when she told me to 'get f***ed', slapped her on the bum, went to confiscate her phone, she tried to follow me to stop me, DH restrained her, she stormed outside, ripped the front screen door completely off the hinges, DH stormed out after her, grabbed her & literally hauled her back towards the unit, (by which point we have an audience out there) and they are yelling at each other out the front, he trying to get her in, her trying to get away & take off, when I got there I took hold of her so DH could move away...she yelled at me 'Let me go, I will hit you' and I just looked at her & said 'I don't care'...she ended up inside, I can hear her in her room bashing around (sounds like she's packing) and I am sititng here shaking, totally don't know what to do, narrowly avoided an argument with DH for suggesting that he shouldn't go after her like that, worrying about what she will do now - I don't want to go to sleep until she does, thinking about what I should have done differently. I have scratches & bruises where she grabbed me & I can't let DH see them cause that will make it worse. Wondering if we will end up being reported or something and if we will be asked to leave.

And the other day I was thinking about how proud I am of her, how awesome she is & we have totally turned a corner

I have NOOOO idea what to do now. Somebody please fast-forward the next few years.

[Olive]

darl, i hope a good nights sleep will calm things down for you all

[ss_storm]

big squishy

A good night's sleep does wonders...maybe try talking to her once you've all calmed down. She probably wishes she hadn't made such a scene...

[LimeSlice]

Dad had to call the cops once because mum and I were at it...I was about the same age. And I felt like crap for ages about and hour after it happened.

I hope things calm down for you all very soon. xox

[Footsteps]

i hope it calms down for you huni. huge hugs xox

[deletedit]

And I thought my doorslamming arguments with DD#1 were bad O_o

I think Rapunzel's parents had the right idea. Lock em in a tower during puberty and let them out when they're done. Just make sure they get regular haircuts or the boyfriend will still manage to sneak in at night.

[Epacris]

Oh darling! Sending you strength, calm and warmth to get through this. Please trust in yourself as a parent and a person. Teenager's brains do such weird things. I hope everything settles down soon. Thinking of you.