Little Vent Before Trip

[Gaining Strength]

Hopalong

I am so interested in this perspective from your daughter:

It is hard to feel her selfishness.
She said once, well who do you expect me to be, considering who you married?

Without any context to put this her comment in, it sounds as though she does not like her selfishness but she doesn't seem ready to own it either.  I suspect that her acting out with you is a part of her processing some of her growing up issues.  Maybe next time you are together you will see some change. I hope so.  It would be nice for both of you. 

I agree with Gratitude:

You can be there for support and yet not "take on" her bad behaviors.

I admire you for that. - GS

[Hopalong]

Thanks, GS.
I really have a hard time thinking about her...I'm afraid for us.

Thanks for offering hope.

Demoralized at the moment but I'll bounce back...

Hang in yourself, too...

Hops