I have a 15-year old that is struggling with my diagnosis. She is bottling it up and won't talk but it's obvious she is struggling. She is homeschooling and I keep getting breakdowns of 'I don't know what to do'. I have contacted the school, but I feel she is bottling a lot up.
Hello DevonClaret
Welcome to the community, and thank you for reaching out here.
15 is a tough age anyway isn't it, without the knowledge that Mum has a diagnosis.. many teenagers bottle up their emotions, or pretend that what is going on around them isn't, I imagine that unless your daughter is willing to discuss with you what she is imagining, what she is putting herself through, it will be hard. Hopefully the school can help!
Does she have a close friend, who would talk with her for you (not breaking secrets)?
I do not know your diagnosis, but if there is any information you can give your daughter on it, that may help her also.
Good Luck and take care
Lowe'
