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Re: Advice needed from any mothers here...please
From: Colleen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 15 Jun 2003 15:55:15 -0500 (CDT)
OK,im not a mom,but im 17 and i know how you feel.Be honest w/ your
mom.Just say,"Mom,I have nothing to hide from you.However,all of this
really is my business and I'm not a little kid anymore.I'd rather go by
myself."Simple as that.Good luck!
At Tue, 20 May 2003, jennifer wrote:
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>At Sat, 17 May 2003, Ashley wrote:
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>>Hi- I'm 19 & have lived my life around doctors & hospitals due to many
>>medical problems. My mom has ALWAYS come to the docs w/ me. Now, I'm
>>having period problems which is leading to anemia. I went to the gyn in
>>March because of this. Of course my mom was with me. Since then I have
>>been to the gyn every 6 wks. to figure things out, & every time, my mom
>>is w/ me. I would feel more comfortable talking about things if my mom
>>weren't there. I am a virgin & have nothing to hide from her, I just
>>feel weird w/ her there. My question is, do any of you mothers have a
>>way in which I could explain this to her without her feelings being
>>hurt? The last thing I want to do is make her feel unwanted or unneeded
>>because that's not the case at all. I have another appt. in 6 weeks
>>and want to let my mom know how I feel. Any information would be
>>greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance. ~Ashley
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>Ashley,
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>I think you need to sit down and talk with your mom honestly and openly.
>It may be difficult and you could even begin the conversation by saying
>I don't want to hurt your feelings, thank her for all that she has done,
>but then kindly let her know where your feelings are right now and how
>you need her to help you now. I know it may be a difficult thing to do
>and obviously I don't know your relationship with your mom, but honesty
>in a very kind and positive discussion is always the best. Believe me
>you will feel like a weight is lifted off of your shoulders. Good
>luck!!!!
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