Seeking Help with a 19 Month Girl

Dear S.,
I do know a psychiatrist who is absolutely wonderful! I do think that taking control in a positive manner with your daughter is the key, but for someone who can help with you and help you understand what is going on and to deal with your baby could be helpful. I hope all things turn better for you and your daughter I can't imagine what you are going through but wil say a prayer for you. Good luck.
Let me know if you want her name and number, she is in Fort Worth.

Remember this is what she saw all her little life and she doesn't know any better, but now you can do something for her and as for youur yourself. You've already tqaken that first step many women are afriad of,you've left him...... YEA!!!!! Now you can show your daughter real honest to goodness love and what it means not the fist. When she goes inthe fit mode and starts hitting you firmly tell her no then time out. I know it seems stupid with the time out but if it isn't done now she will grow to think that's how a man is supposed to treat all women,and you know better that, that isn't the way.Stick to what you do for your daughter and all will get get better.

S.,
You are so brave and strong for wanting a better life for you and your girl. I admire you. It must be so hard to handle your little one's anger and frustration after what you went through but I can already tell you'll get there. There are several non-profit agencies in the area that work with dv victims and their children, for free. I would encourage you to contact them (New Beginning Center in Garland ###-###-####, Genesis, Family Place or Hope's Door) for counseling and also ANY other need such as legal, jobs, etc...It is all free. Get all the help and support you can right now and it will be a little less overwhelming.
I will pray for both of you and again, you are very strong!

I am sorry what you are going through. I am too a single mother of a 18 month old son and was only married for 3 months when we separated.

I would show your daughter NOT to hit and/or scream and that hurts mommy, It's hard on your daughter as well so you need to try to be patient. She is probably letting out some frustration. It takes time.
You might want to seek some counsel.

Good Luck and God Bless.
M.

S.,
I am a little slow at reading all my mail but i just came across your request. I hope you are still here and okay. I just want to tell you about a local resource that will come to your home and do an evaluation on your daughter to see if they can help. It is my hope that you have already found some really good support systems by now but you can call your local ECI program. They work with children birth to their third birthday that have developmental concerns. You can call 800-628-5115 for the program in your area. Please keep us informed about what is going on. J.