D is doing quite well!

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<p>Hello everyone and newbies,</p>

<p>I just wanted to bring those who helped me and those who may need help with a child going off to college and returning who had a hard time their freshman year. I am happy to say that D stayed the course and finished her freshman year on a high note. She got involved and developed friendships that she is happy with. She is going back in a couple days. She will be working at the front desk in the dorm she is living in. I just wanted let those people who helped me talk it through “THANK YOU”. Having this forum really was a god-send. I hope other parents use it to help them. </p>

<p>Thank you so much. I recommend this site to all my family and friends!!!</p>

<p>God Bless</p>

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<p>Buckeyemom:</p>

<p>It’s wonderful to hear! Thanks for updating.</p>

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<p>I’m glad everything fell into place for your daughter!</p>

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<p>So glad to hear that everything worked out well for her!</p>

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<p>Nothing is better than see a child overcome adversity and find their footing! Congrats on raising a D with perseverance.</p>

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<p>Big hug of congratulations to you buckeye mom. What a wonderful lesson for you both. I’m thrilled to hear the news. You must be very proud of her.</p>

<p>Woo hoo!</p>

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<p>Buckeyemom~</p>

<p>Success is all the more sweet after a struggle. I am so very thrilled for your daughter that she has made such enormous strides and that she is enthusiastically anticipating her sophomore year. There is nothing more difficult than seeing your child struggle, and I admire your unwavering support of her as she made her way through last year. You are a great mom, and you deserve a lot of credit! ~berurah</p>

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<p>Berurah!</p>

<p>How great to see you! How is the Blue Devil doing?</p>

<p>Alu</p>

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<p>berurah! Where did you go on your vacation from CC :wink: ?</p>

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<p>First to buckeyemom: I remember your story and how much difficulty your daughter was having. Thanks for updating us - and with a happy ending. Sometimes, all it takes is one or two friends and the world becomes a much better place.</p>

<p>And to berurah: welcome back and where have you been??? And how is the Dookie?</p>

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<p>Alu, cheers, and fredo~</p>

<p>Thanks for the greetings and for asking about my son. It is very good to “see” you all! I have posted a brief account of our trip to Duke here:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=95289&page=2[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=95289&page=2&lt;/a&gt;
I’d love to hear updates from each of you too! Alu, how is Princeton treating your sweet D?? ~berurah</p>

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<p>That’s great news, buckeyemom! :slight_smile: I’m sure that your posts helped other parents who may have been going through the same adjustments with their freshmen. I reread the thread, and from the beginning, you sensed that your D needed someone to talk to. As hard as it was, you kept the lines of communication open, and you finally contacted her RA when you could see that a mentor/peer could provide the kind of guidance that she needed. Smart mom. ;)</p>

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<p>Aludaughter returns from Outdoor Action (the pre-orientation small group backpacking trip) today. So perhaps, despite the fact that I am once again in China, I will hear from her or at least news of her. Thanks for asking.</p>