OT my child

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero I am strong and wise and I know no fear But the truth is plain to see She was sent to rescue me I see who I wanna be In my daughter's eyes In my daughter's eyes Everyone is equal Darkness turns to light And the world is at peace This miracle God gave to me Gives me strength when I am weak I find reason to believe In my daughter's eyes And when she wraps her hand around my finger How it puts a smile in my heart Everything becomes a little clearer I realize what life is all about Is hanging on when your heart has had enough Is giving more when you feel like giving up I've seen the light In my daughter's eyes In my daughter's eyes I can see the future A reflection of who I am And what will be And though she'll grow and someday leave Maybe raise a family When I'm gone I hope you'll see How happy she made me And I'll be there In my daughter's eyes ~ Martina McBride

Shelley, this is a special song that I dedicated to my daughter(three at the time) on my wedding day when her father and I finally got married. She will always know that song is from me to her, I play it for her all the time. Being a parent is the hardest, yet most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. I am sorry to hear what you and your daughter are going through, but it sounds like she needs to know she is loved, so no matter what she does, continue to stand beside her and love her with everything you've got! There is no easy answer, just do the best you can. I will keep you and your daughter in my prayers as well. Karyn

is there any chance your daughter might have been sexually abused in some way? I honestly do NOT want to open a can of worms here but alot of survivors do tend to take out on their bodies. My best advice would be to have a time during the day..maybe at night where the two of you get together. No phones, no tv, no nothing to destract....and you and her just talk. Talk about safe things first. Talk about your childhood...just good things. Play board games..open dialog. It is so important for your daughter to know and believe you are on her side. Right now she is very aware of the pain she is causing you and her dad, but for whatever reason she needs to show it physically. Perhaps there is somthing she needs to say but cant? I will keep your family in my thoughts and heart. Donna