"Ms Louise Clayton" wrote in message ...
Hi Tiffany
I have tried
Police
magistrates
lifeline
mental health
sexual assault counsellors
school counsellors
psychiatrists
psychologists
social worker
family where she lives
parents of some of the other kids who are in her group
dept community services
family link
friends
hospitals
PCYC
my other kids
Accessline
the church
to name a few
have been trying since the 14th July this year when she ran away
Got any other suggestions?
Any appreciated
Chloe

I don't have a runaway teenager. I remember a girl in high school who
ran away. Actually, I remember two. And, a girl my daughter's age
moved in with her boyfriend (an older guy) at 16.

It seems that these girls are grown up... they've chosen to grow up
fast. And, the parents have run out of options to keep their kids at
home. I think it's futile to try and go back to what could have or
should have been. These kids look at their parents differently now...
like adult to adult. Later, after some time had passed and they tested
the waters again, these kids sought out their parents affection when
they knew their parents accepted the situation and would not try to
change anything.

It sure seems like you've been through the wringer. Perhaps, it's time
to find another approach to resume or begin that relationship with
your daughter. Probably accept her with him as being part of her life.
She may want to dump him then! But, please don't take my advice
because I would hate to see it be the wrong thing. Just an idea if you
haven't thought of it before.

Karen