Terry J. - 1/6/2008 1:44 PM ET

wow . . . very real. i can relate to biance a lot - teens go through such rough periods in their life, and they often feel like they cannot trust without being hurt. if this is as real as it sounds, let her have her space - she'll come to you.

Kathleen J. (cozyreader) - 1/6/2008 9:59 PM ET

It also helps to see a family therapist. Sometimes they can tell you things you are doing that set off bad behavior -- or tell you that it is not your doing and how to address it. But you want your teen to know they can come to you safely. There are such dangers out there. Good luck. Mine are young still, and just like guitar, thank goodness. I am lucky, but did go for help when they were younger, and it did help.

Marta J. (booksnob) - 1/7/2008 4:18 PM ET

Wow--very intense. The ending is extremely powerful. I wish you much luck. I have two teenage boys who have so far been no trouble, but God knows that can change in a New York minute...

IONE L. (zaneygraylady) - 1/7/2008 10:45 PM ET

I had four teenagers at once. Three boys and a girl. They all turned on me and they all turned out great. Now I have four wonderful grandchildren. Keep loving your daughter and she will come around. I know I put my mother through hell when I was a teenager also. I was a hippie drugs and all. I had the time of my life but finally grew up and became responsable. My mother loved me through it all. Hang in there.

Patricia H. (freebird1960) - , - 1/9/2008 7:27 PM ET

hello you can not be a friend to very many teenagers they think you dont know anything and you cannot do anything i have been through 1 teen girl and 1 teenage boy you are fighting a losing battle the friendship will come until after they are grown and have kids of their own that is the way it is with my daughter now and she is 27 they think that we are old and have never been through what they are going through good luck