Older daughter estranged herself from me, again, a few days ago, as she does regularly,

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17. Thanks, mop.

I think some of my friends have written to her, and consequently she won't see them again, naturally! Thanks for the thought, tho!

I did attend his 1 year birthday party, as well as his birth and another visit between those events. I'll be there on those occasions, after she's temporarily recovered from her 'whatever,' but not for our (planned) joint 'big' birthday party this weekend. Sending little Eddie a book instead.

As to 'projection,' it's incredible, the lies she's told her sister! SHOCKING!

Great that your middle daughter is getting some help! I do hope my younger, and maybe I together with her, will get counseling to help with the constant dread and ill feelings. (I take 1/2 dose of anti-anxiety med when necessary, but that won't do it for my 'baby,' I think.)

Thanks again.