It's my heart aching again

I'm wishing there was a grief support group. It's suprises me how hurt I am t be completely sidelined by my daughter . It started when she was about to turn 13. She's 16 now and we have zero communication. If I don't initiate it, it won't happen. Just one word reply -- two words Thank you. She will not respond to any questions.

Okay, thanks for reading !!

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Longpatrol · 31-35, M

I think you need to sit her down and have a good talk with her. You need to let her know you're being hurt. I'm sure she still loves you but as a former teenager, I can tell you how ignorant as to how my actions affected my dad(who is a single father)

Teens are self absorbed at that age, not a diss, but a general trait.

Raise it with her, carve out some time with her, set an appointment with her. Let her know on date 02/XX/2026 is mother daughter time. You are her first friend, she'll remember it soon enough.

AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F

@Longpatrol I wish that I could frame this comment I love it so much. You hit the nail on the head with this one. I agree with you 💯%