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1. Perhaps "Anna" has an autism-spectrum disorder. Several of the descriptives fit,
Asperger's in particular. How about getting a professional opinion?
2. It would be strange if Anna did not have some depression issues, if the info LW
has given is correct. How about getting a professional opinion?
3. The father sounds like a 'present yet deadbeat' dad. Perhaps he was raised in the
hands-off, send 'em away school of parenting--perhaps the girl's mother freaked
out because of the sole responsibility for raising the child at the time. Who knows?
4. Yes, leave the relationship. You're too young to have this level of responsibility
for someone only 13 years younger than you. You still are young enough to be
able to fall back into teenager-behaviour easily. Not what this girl needs now.
5. Did I mention that the father is a mess? He needs counseling as well.
6. Get out there and live a little. When you're ready to parent, you'll want to have
your own child, not someone else's who has a myriad of problems. You'll need
a shrink yourself, methinks, if you stay in this relationship and try to fix things.
You aren't equipped to do so, and will only harm yourself.
