- Jul 14, 2017
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but don’t know how to combat burnout from the drama! Perspective?
I wish I had some magic words or positive affirmations to help you through.
All I can say is this.... the stress of travel ball exposes and highlights family/personal insecurities and communication issues.
I’ve taken a long, hard look in the mirror and know that arguments we’ve had as parents and pressure that she felt from us contributed to her quitting travel after the summer season. There was also
issues with a on the team and a coach who did little to put the in check and actually tried to intimidate my DD for standing up for herself and other team mates. This coach was normally a dictator but never targeted my daughter until she questioned how he kept letting one player slide after breaking team rules- cursing/threatening players/etc.
You realize that no matter how close you think you are to someone, EVERYONE is concerned with the advancement of THEIR daughter, even if it is at the cost of YOURS.
My husband is beyond thrilled to be done with travel. Despite all the BS, stress, tears, screams.....I miss watching her play. However my daughter was done. All the joy of the game had been robbed.
Try to find the best situation for your DD, but remember that no situation is perfect. See no evil, walk away if you hear evil and definitely do not speak of any evil. Stay connected with your DD and her wishes!
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