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[SarahB]

I mean when I was younger- early puberty and such. My own mother has yet to "forgive me" for being what I think was essentially a pretty normal teenager and I don't want to make that mistake with my daughter. Feeling as though I had to apologize for who I was and not being free to express myself probably didn't do me much good for a number of years in my young adulthood. Fortunately my daughter does very well academically and excels at basketball (I think having a sport is important for girls and body image- something I lacked when I was that age), but I remember all too well how tough it is. I want her to stay on a good path and have healthy relationships. It's probably hard with what she has seen between myself and her dad the last few years. Hopefully, time and her being able to talk with someone can help with everything.