I read the blogs and it was very disturbing to read the critical judgements regarding Debbie. Although I don't know the actual events, I beleive that anyone who has parented a teenager knows that it can challenge every emotion, knowledge, and skill. I didn't say that I agree with her behaviors, but I understand reacting without thinking. I'm sure if you're honest with yourself you can recall something you wish you handled differently.

Danielle, you say you're Debbie's friend. I don't think so. If you were really her friend you would NOT have told everybody about her personal problems. Even if the two of you were having problems in your friendship you should have kept that information private. Amazingly, you continued to say that she is your friend. What is your definition of friendship. Oh, please tell us your last name so we don't share any of our business with you.
signed
sad and disillusioned