So much has changed!! We moved house, the days leading up to that she was pretty bad and would not come home. The night we got the keys some friends helped move a heap of stuff so my other daughter and I could stay in the new house. I rang this daughter and gave her the option to join us but under my rules. No more drugs, no more drinking, no more abuse or violence. She agreed. We have worked hard and I allowed her to continue to smoke cigarettes but in 10 months I have not called police, no property damage and no drugs or drinking. We communicate a lot better. I did tell her before this was her last chance and if she went back to old ways I would be done. She is not perfect (who is) and still gets angry sometimes but we calm and talk through it! It doesn’t escalate like it did before. I must also say before she was on 3 different meds for her mental health. She is now unmedicated and has been for 9 months, only seeing a counsellor monthly and going ok! Thank you for asking! ... View more

Thank you so much for the response. We have reported the sexual assault he was arrested and charged but there is still a long way to go with the legal side of things. For me some days are good some are bad. I have an amazing support network but at times they just don’t understand and I feel like a burden. Her dad is out of the picture so it’s just me. I’m juggling full time work with twin daughters. It can be crap. It’s funny though after posting she had a minor meltdown, I waited for her to calm and then we just talked. It was nice, she was calm and honest. I’ve had a great day with her today but it’s like a false sense of security cause tomorrow may be the complete opposite! Thanks for listening. ... View more