We have taken in a 15 year old girl who is in need of a lot of help. Because of her past family life she is a master at manipulation, and a practiced liar too. She has a way of saying things that are believable, one of the is "Everyone can tell when I lie, so I don't do it!!"
I work extra hard at letting her know that she doesn't have to lie to me, I am not the type of person who flips out and yells my head off!
I want her to know that each lie is making it harder to trust her.
I know that people can't change over night, I need suggestions on how to go about getting to know the REAL HER, and helping that person, not the many that she shows at will! She is just too good!
She is failing school, and no matter how much time I spend with her at home, she still takes advantage of the extra time to be be lazy. SO all of my efforts are lost!
I am desperate to help her become a healthy young adult who will have a chance in this cruel world.
2007-11-05
07:44:55
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Tonia M
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