Terribly worried about my daughter and grandbaby! *UPDATE Page 3*

[jazzcat]

Kim - I'm just now seeing all this and I'm so glad they are both out of that situation with the husband/dad. I'm also glad to hear about the apartment. Hopefully this time Amy Beth can make the clean break and fresh start on her own and not end back up with him or on your doorstep.

Timlewis - Kim has helped her daughter repeatedly. She is now helping her by getting her on her own two feet. I hope it works!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

I have been lurking around this thread for a long time just watching, but I'm glad you are trying to get Amy to stand on her own two feet again. I could almost imagine the same situation with my nephew and his mom. She doesn't do that stuff, but just the thought is enough to be upsetting.

You are soo soo brave and admirable. I'm so glad you are taking the time and money to help your daughter.

All the best for you, Kim. *hugs*

[catfamily]

I'm so glad your getting her out and making her realize what life is about.You took her in and helped to get her out.
That is the best parenting I've ever witnessed.
A lot of parents let their kids move back in and STAY in...and they NEVER EVER learn to be on their own.
Great going and I consider you MOM of the year!
My mom kept letting my brother and his kid move back in anytime they wanted and now they are both very untrustworthy and use people and steel from others because they are use to things being handed to them.Lazy and don't think they should have to keep jobs or even be on time for anything...appointments or anything.No respect for anyone because they feel everything is owed to them.
My mom's fault.Killing them with kindness.Now they are useless!He's 50(my older brother and on drugs.) and his daughter now is a prostitute with aids,hanging with gangs and has her very own pimp.Lovely,huh?

[kb2yjx]

Kim!!! I pray that this works out !!! The prayers keep coming!!! Sandra






I've been Frosted!!!

[kimlovescats]

Tim .... I only started posting about my daughter after 3 years of her coming and going and being irresponsible. There is so much history with her, that it would take months to catch everyone up here. Trust me, we have put out thousands of dollars helping her, keeping her out of trouble, and even bailing her out of jail at one point! She has failed to keep a job .... whenever she actually HAD a job, and never has contributed anything to the household chores ... never cleaning up after herself, or being respectful in any way. As I said, a very loooooooooooong and painful history!

Most recently I tried the "tough love" approach but that is nearly impossible when you have an innocent 2 year old grandbaby involved. Amy Beth has become a master manipulator, so I have to be very careful in "how" I go about helping her at this point. I hope this clarifies it some for you, but then again, no one knows until they are in a situation like this .... and it is a very tough place to be.

EDIT: Her *real* father, packed all of her belongings and set them in the garage the day she turned 18 for when she came home from school. His whole *answer* to all of this is that I should have put her out on the street from the very beginning!!! This is another reason I can't turn my back on her .... she has abandonment issues because of her *father*.

Just taking it day by day and going on Faith!

Kim

[caseysmom]

Kim, I know a little of what you have gone through and would never judge you. You know what is right for your family, I am hear if you need to talk just send me a pm.

I hope your daughter gets on the right track for your family's sake.

[kimlovescats]

Kim, I know a little of what you have gone through and would never judge you. You know what is right for your family, I am hear if you need to talk just send me a pm.

I hope your daughter gets on the right track for your family's sake.

Thank you so much, I really do appreciate it ... as I appreciate EVERY one of you who have been genuinely concerned and supportive!

See the EDIT I added to my last post above!

Kim