Whenever I read about experiences such as yours, my heart breaks. Not being accepted as a child and teen can really affect a person's self-esteem as an adult. I am sorry that you felt out of place for so long, and the fact that you now seem to feel at home where you are now is wonderful. I know I can't make life perfect for my daughter, but I sure wish I could! I want to do whatever I can to give her the best life possible. In many ways she is a very happy person--life just began throwing her some curve balls as she hit adolescence. I think all of us adults would agree--yes, being a teenager CAN be fun, but most of us would NEVER want to go back through the agonizing emotions of those years. It is a tough life stage! And building friendships--as well as entering the dating world--is REALLY important to teenagers. I just want to put my daughter in an environment that is comfortable to her--I want her to continue to grow and develop in a positive way. Thanks for your input. It is always good to see things from other people's perspectives. I hope my daughter can look back, as an adult, and see that I did everything I could to give her the best life I possible could give her!
