she slams the door or rolls her eyes, it’s not rejection. It’s development. Do not disappear just because she pushes. 2. Expect emotional waves. Some days you get silence. Other days you get tears over nothing. It is all part of recalibing her emotional world. 3. Her friendships are the training ground for trust and self-definition. They are where she practices being herself. Your role is to cheer from the wings, not try to take the stage. 4. Do not chase closeness. Create space for it. Trying t