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my daughter was raised in the system because of my drinking. now i'm babysitting her child. she lives out of state. we talk on the phone 4/5 xs a week. but its just small talk. she is very angry . but she wont share her anger. instead flies off the handle if, in conversation i start a ? and she misunderstands before i'm done asking. favorite saying "i don't want to talk about it" she is currently 21 y.old

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avatarAnonymous My first question is are you "babysitting" her child or are you raising her? You mentioned that she lives out of state, so I'm just curious how often she sees her child.

It has got to be hard for her to see you raising her daughter when you couldn't raise your own. And I'm sure that has something to do with her anger. Once I had children I had a whole new appreciation for my mother and cherished her advice. Perhaps your daughter can't feel that with you and that would make anyone frustrated and angry.

It sounds to me that maybe her hearing from you what she should feel isn't really going to help. I suggest you involve a counselor, someone who can help you both convey your feelings to one another without all the anger and shouting. Even if you can't go together, it still sounds like you both have issues that need a professional touch.
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