My teenage daughter talks in therapy speak all the time
I've always tried to be a loving, involved parent. We've had our clashes, like any mum and teenage daughter, but this feels different. The words she uses come straight from therapy speak online and it's as if she's diagnosing me with something every time we argue. I feel silenced; anything I say could be used against me. I've also become anxious about setting any boundaries with her, especially since a close friend of mine has been completely cut off by her daughter. I'm terrified the same thing could happen to me.
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