You need to listen to her! Teenagers go through a lot of things emotionally but never talk about it. It sounds like you need to make sure what your saying to her you need to word more carefully.
As she is getting Offended!. Trust her, let her know you love her and trust her. Sit her down and maybe have a conversation.
I hope things get better but you need to let her know that you are the parent if she hits you then deal with it the right way, your own kid shouldn't hit you! Or anyone. Google ways how you can handle this better.
Or understanding a teenager I know those help a lot!. Goodluck :)).
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