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Old 03-19-2012, 10:38 AM   #7689
BigV
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Originally Posted by Aliantha View Post
Sometimes young Mums make fantastic Mums, even if they don't seem like they would be.

With a bit of support from her family and lots of love, she will prevail. So will the kids. She's chosen a hard road for herself, but she must feel that she can do it, so the best thing for the family to do is get on with the job of helping her as much as they can.
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Originally Posted by footfootfoot View Post
Agreeing here. Important not to sell her short. Often people rise (or sink) to our expectations of them. Point her in the right direction, surround her with good role models for how to mother, and the instinct should kick in.
These are textbook examples of why I stay here. You guys are smart, wise, funny, compassionate.
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