[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

I have 3 daugthers which are grown and mothers themselves now, and wonderful one's at that.

My oldest two daughters were only 18 months apart so they were going through the same things as the same time when they were in their teens. Those were trying times. Although they never did anything really bad, it was enough to think I was not going to make it through their teen years, but ..... we all did and they are beautiful women with wonderful families who are soon going to be going through the same experiences themselves. I did tell them at the time that their day would come one day. lol

I don't know your daughters age (if she is a teen any age for drinking is too young) but I would certainly stay on top of things with her and have a long conversation with this women she sits for. That was a very irresponsible thing for her to do with your young daughter.

Raising teenagers is not easy especially in this day and age of so much freedom. I was a bit on the tough side with mine , which of course as teens, they complained about, but they appreciate today.

Hang in there and I am just happy that your story had a good ending and she is safe. I know this is extra difficult on you with everything else you are going through. We have to remember also that your daughter is also going through this with you and I am sure very scared for you.

I think it's very important to keep the communication line open with her.

Good luck LuAnn