Disgusting DCM Personal Issues

[Mom_of_two]

I agree with pp's about a very direct conversation about what you feel comfortable discussing with her, or terming the family. I have to like my job- despite day to day stress a situation like that would make me DREAD each day and I won't live like that! it is kind that you have listened, but not part of your job description.

[nicslittlebugs]

sorry

I cannot even imagine how you must have felt in that situation. I am sorry you had to go through that. I know that I would have done the same as you did...all the while screaming on the inside. I agree (and pray to God) that she was not really pregnant...it seems she is looking for attention...sympathy if you will. She sounds like she doesnt think very highly of herself and so makes up some drama to make herself seem "more important" just for the attention it will bring...even if it is negative. Afterall negative attention is still attention. I know someone like this...makes me sick and breaks my heart especially for all of us who have experienced a real loss and have been devastated by it.

Hugs to you....I would just tell her she has crossed the line and if she needs someone to talk to, she should go for counseling...being a parent counselor isnt in your job description...good luck

[E Daycare]

I would just tell her she has crossed the line and if she needs someone to talk to, she should go for counseling...being a parent counselor isnt in your job description...good luck

Id be uncomfortable because of the personal aspect of it but regardless of your beliefs those are obviously hers and she was venting. I wouldve told her what Nicslittlebugs said. You arent trained therapist or family so something as personal as that [you would hope] would be said with tact and if she wanted more I wouldve said "sorry maybe you should really see someone" and left it at that. More persistence would call for a sit down. She would need to know that your business is not a place for her business other than her child.

[daycare]

I had a DCM who was going through some tuff times. young mom and a little out there. She started spilling her beans to me one day and I was really upset by what she said. So I told her that I really felt bad for her and that I wish that there was some way that I could help. The next day she came and i handed her a list of family counseling places that she could go to, to talk to someone. I said I think maybe one of them can help you. Why don't you give one of them a call, most of them are free service
After that she never shared anymore of her drama with me...
maybe you can try this.

[grandmom]

Hugs to you. Just hugs. I'm sorry you even have to deal with this.