Article: The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C., Timmi Toler Column: Growing into role of mother of a teenager.

Byline: Timmi Toler

Jun. 16--It was raining and overcast outside, but to me, Monday morning dawned bright and beautiful. Bluebirds were singing, rainbows filled the morning sky, a small herd of unicorns gently grazed outside and little fairies flitted about sprinkling handfuls of sparkly dust.

Monday, my daughter Crystal turned 14 -- which meant 13 was now behind us.The change in my kid was almost palpable the minute June 12 rolled around last year. Gone was my huggy, giggly girl who found joy in life around her, watched Nickelodeon, listened to Britney Spears and was happy shopping at this-mart or that-mart.In her place was this independent ...

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