E had a terrible day at school earlier this week. Lots of tears and general hormonal upset. After talking it all out I asked if she wanted to go out to the barn. She wasn't too sure but agreed to go anyway.
We spent an hour or two cleaning and riding and loving on the horses. When E got in the car to go home she said "Mom, that was just what I needed." All was right in her world again.
So we have a new deal - whenever she feels like the day has been too much and her emotions are out of control, all she has to do is ask to go to the barn. I promised to find a way to get her there, no matter what.
If only all our problems could be so easily taken care of.....
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