My Teenage Daughter is Shaking My Confidence as a Woman— I Decided to Send Her to Boarding School

Marta shared her painful experience of dealing with her 12-year-old daughter, Rose, who has become increasingly cruel and disrespectful. Rose mocks her appearance, weight, and aging, even going so far as to snip off Marta’s ponytail during a video conference. Despite therapy and efforts from trusted adults, the behavior hasn’t stopped, and it’s severely damaging Marta’s confidence.

When Marta suggested sending Rose to boarding school to help break the cycle, her husband dismissed her idea harshly, telling her she was overreacting and that she should be more understanding. His response left Marta feeling betrayed and unsupported. Now, she faces not only her daughter’s cruelty but also a lack of empathy from her husband, which has caused her to question both her parenting and

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