Thanks again for all the wise words - I had my 'mums blinkers' on and hadn't really stopped to try and really understand from a teenage point of view - thanks espcially 'Young' and Bridget for chipping in the young persons perspective - I know that I am an over-pushy mum and will try to make sure I channel it correctly and am helpful in the right ways and respect her decisions.
Louise - I googled 'spoons theory' and still have the lump in my throat, I recognise that completely. I just try to be that person who is around to pick up the dropped spoons and wash em off to be used again. Thank you all for sharing xx
