How can I help her adjust comfortably?

United States
January 22, 2009 12:16pm CST
Today, we're moving in a troubled teen and I'm worried she's going to have a hard time adjusting. She's been moved around quite a bit in her life, but it looks like she'll be with us for at least two years. I want to make things as comfortable as I can for her, so we're going to make sure she has her own room and plenty of opportunity to express herself. How can I help her adjust comfortably?
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deebomb
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
22 Jan 09
I'm sorry that I don't have any ideas to share with you but I wanted to commend you for taking this troubled girl girl into your home. I will be praying for you that God will guide you as you help her. You have to be some good kind person to take in a troubled teen ager.
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explorations
@explorations (1712)
• United States
22 Jan 09
Thank you! That really means a lot to me to hear. I try to "give back" as often as I can because my teen years were difficult and, luckily, I had some wonderful friends to help me out.
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deebomb
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
22 Jan 09
Yes those teen years can be difficult for both the teens and the adults dealing with them. I was very fortunate that mine didn't give me any real problems only I thought the problems were pretty big a the time.
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fasttalker
@fasttalker (2796)
• United States
22 Jan 09
Maybe ask her if she would like to invite a friend over for the night. It may be easier for her to adjust with someone she is comfortable with being there for the first day or two. This may no be something that you are comfortable with but I know my teens like having their friends over to solve all of the worlds problems! LOL I used to do emergency Foster Care before I had my own kids. But it was a little different. I always had ones under the age of two and it was always a temporary thing (usually just a couple of days) I opted for this type of Foster Care because I didn't feel I was emotionally mature enough at the time to handle permanent kids out of fear of getting too attached. You're doing a great thing an after th awkwardness wears off I hope you all do great! Good Luck!