you’re right anita that my example wasn’t of her criticizing me. and yes, she is angry. there are many reasons why.

one of my friends also said to give her space so that’s what I’ve been doing. and working on not expecting anything from her.

I don’t think either of us will be happy until she goes to college. until then, I hold my tongue and expect nothing from her. but it hurts. we used to have such fun together. and then she became a teenager.