[veranadine]

Lightthecandle,

First of all, punching her in the face may make you feel better for a moment or two, but all it would do is perpetuate the behavior toward her that you claim to feel bad about, it does nothing to help her situation.

Second of all, it is really and truly not about the piece of paper (ie. diploma) at all. It is about your need to be in control and her own personal issues that have altered the course of her path.

Strength of personality plus willingness to grow and learn from our life experiences is what makes success in this world.

I grew up with an alcoholic parent and I dropped out of high school in my senior year, even though I had all A & B's and a near perfect score on my SATs.

I now have a Bachelors and a Masters degree from two major universities, I have traveled the world, own my own business, am a published writer and now live in Europe.

My degrees have nothing to do with my work and to this day I consider college a fun waste of time and money, and I consider myself to be a very happy and successful person today.

Ease up, apologize for not being there for her and try to be supportive from now on, you never know where her path can take her.

Blessings,