Re: *Ping* Stephanie - baby update

It sounds like she's looking for the security that she never had with
her mother.  It is astounding what we can mistakeningly interpret to
be security - abuse, disparagement, control, denigration.  Plus, it
sounds like in his own upside down world that Monster may be a big
fish in his pond, which has its own twisted appeal, especially to a
young girl.  Is it possible that if she got more sup****t at home that
she wouldn't be so drawn to this underworld? Could you make a case for
this to her oh-so-perfect mother?

I am also worried about your being so close to this madness while
feeling so impotent to change it.  Please try to remember that
whatever time you have with Julianna and Liz that they are bettered by
it.  You are a strong role model to Liz whether or not she will live
in accordance with your counsel or example (as I know you're not big
on the advice front).  You may not be able to see your influence on
Liz but I guarantee it is operative.  It may just take time to sink in
and to get her to act on it.

love Stephanie