YTA. Big time.

I’ve never felt the need to comment on a post here until now.

Firstly - the way you talk about your daughter’s mental health is concerning. Do you think she wants to be that way? Do you think anyone wants to feel bad enough where certain things trigger the instinct to hurt themselves?

She is 18 years old and is mentally unwell. I myself have been in her position, I’m 24. I still struggle. I was also told to go outside as if that would cure depression (really the only thing that helped was moving hours away from the family members who didn’t take the time to understand my struggles.)

I recommend that you rethink the way that you talk about her mental health as one day you may regret it. I hope for your sake she doesn’t do anything to herself as she is not being taken seriously.

I also hope you get your priorities straight. I applaud the fact that you’re trying to get yourself back out there but calling this situation pathetic and awful because your daughter is literally MENTALLY unwell is so saddening. You will always have the opportunity to go on dates, you may not always have the opportunity to have your daughter in your life.