Can I get some good vibes for my kid, please?

[Sweet Freedom]

Geez, I swear, every time we think something good is going to happen, it doesn't. She has just had a year of disappointments that she hasn't expected. (For example, she has twice been cast as the lead in a play production and both times, through no fault of her own, has lost the part. Things like this keep happening over and over and it's just heartbreaking.) I don't know if there something going on in her chart and she's got some major horrible transit or what, but she could certainly use some good thoughts! Thanks!

[woodsprite]

1. Sending love, prayers and supporting thoughts to you and your daughter!

Sometimes I think being a parent is more agonizing than actually living through childhood and the whole "teen years" was.

My son is a May baby (in Chinese signs he's a Metal Dragon) and it's been up and down (think major roller coaster ride) this year for him. Not through bad choices or actions of his own that I can tell, but just circumstances, miscommunications, unforeseen obstacles, and at times, some other peoples choices (like a project partner told him their teacher changed the due date for a project when she hadn't). Moving forward has not been easy this year, but we're getting there.

[Sweet Freedom]

2. True

Sometimes, being a parent sucks.

The whole "life is not fair" argument is just such a difficult one to deliver. It would be one thing if she wasn't doing her best, but this is the opposite. She's walked away from things thinking that she nailed it and then life just does not deliver.

[villager]

10. Yeah, I think it is harder, emotionally, to be raising kids & teenagers than even being one!

Because you're so "wrenched" when things go awry for them, and as they get older/bigger you can't, of course, keep protecting them...

Makes it tough!

All good vibes, from a fellow parent, out to you, Sweet Freedom!

[Tsiyu]

3. Best wishes for her future success

It sucks when you see your child suffering due to the vicissitudes of this crazy life.

All the "what ifs" and "why?s" can drive you nuts. I have no answers, because I have trouble getting over all the nasty deals my kids and I've been dealt. You have to grieve what could have been and move on, but that is easier said than done sometimes.

My kids have worked hard with very little help and have risen above their troubles and done well in this life despite the hardships and stumbling blocks and such. There is great hope for your wonderful child.

I'm sure your daughter will achieve great things as well. With you as her mom she can't go wrong.

[Sweet Freedom]

6. Thank you

I appreciate the hug.

[LiberalEsto]

4. Sending good vibes to your daughter

Mine have been through periods like that. Things WILL get better.

[Sweet Freedom]

7. Sometimes being a teenager is just the pits

Thank heavens they eventually get to grow up!

[Cleita]

5. Sending her positive thoughts

and I hope things turn around for her.

[Sweet Freedom]

8. She's handling it well

She taken a "prove them wrong" attitude.

[Tumbulu]

9. Oh, how hard!

Sending hopes that things get better and that you all get through this time of frustration quickly.