Last week, my daughter called me from school in Yakima (300 miles away) IN TEARS telling me she is having problems with her social life, and then went on to describe in depth the situation. She never specifically asked for my advice, but on the other hand, never really sought me out as a shoulder to cry on either. She would be the last to claim me as a "friend". So as I am listening to her, I find myself wondering what do you want me to say?. I don't really want to insert my opinion, obviously a delicate subject. I feel like I am walking on egg shells. We talked for about five minutes; I have tried to say something supportive, noncommittal. Then she hung up...
Three days later...I'm STILL wondering what was that about? Did I say the right thing? Did it help? How is she now? Is she alright?...*sigh*... Why do kids do that?
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