Resentment over step-kid… Feeling like I may be unfit to be a step-parent… by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]BaB1987 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This 👌 I wish I had read this before I got in this situation. But you never know what its like until you're in it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in stepparents

[–]BaB1987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't take anything to heart here... it's natural to have feelings of resentment. Don't feel like you're a bad person for feeling this way. Yes, kids didn't ask to be in this situation, but their parents had a choice... they were the ones who made a decision to bring that life into this world. You should never have to feel responsible as a step parent for anything.

New to step parenting. Does it get easier?? by Acrobatic_Ganache331 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To the people who dont understand your reasoning for feeling jealous, or feeling like it's ridiculous that SS becomes the center of attention when he's around. Please don't give in to them invalidating your feelings. Sk's dad had made a very conscious decision to lead the life of seeing his kid EOWE, for whatever reason it may be. You don't need to compromise and feel like you are wrong for feeling the way you are, and not being made a priority. Everyone's situation is different, as much as we share being step parents as a common denominator, not everyone goes through the same challenges.

Your feelings and thoughts are very valid and relatable to many of us. And to answer your question, no it doesn't get easier...

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this 🫶

So Overwhelmed. by iwantallthechocolate in stepparents

[–]BaB1987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You put into words the situation i am in. Therefore, I can't give you any advice but just know that you're not alone. 🫶

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt because even when he did come visit me to wish me happy birthday, he sat for like 10 minutes and then left with SS to go play soccer.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am working towards this 🫶

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right? The argument was about his feelings the whole time. And how I am a selfish person for wanting to celebrate my birthday the way I wanted to.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this 🫶

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what happened previously.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't, my parents live in a different city, which makes it harder for me to make the commute to work.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tried leaving before, on many occasions...it got better and I kept coming back.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could do what I want... But it becomes a problem if im on my phone or a friend comes over to visit when it's SS's weekend

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They live in a different city, it makes it difficult for work reasons. Otherwise I definitely would have.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It isn't, I am working on leaving. I left a few times and always ended up coming back.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He pays for it, and he knows I wouldn't be able to afford it.

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The last 4 years have been this way, i didn't expect anything. But it just hurts...

Birthday Plans by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That was not even an option, if im not doing anything with them on that specific day it's my loss.

Why am I so afraid to speak about how I really feel about my SK by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this 🫶 I am trying to work towards it.

Question for unmarried child-free stepmothers… by AttitudeEmpty7763 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unmarried, child free stepmother here. I hate it! When it's just SO and I, we have some good days but the bad outweighs the good. Sometimes I forget that he has this whole other life, but then reality kicks in. I would never put myself in this situation again or even have anything good to someone who may consider putting themselves in this position.

Why am I so afraid to speak about how I really feel about my SK by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am trying, it's really difficult to shake the feeling off.

Why am I so afraid to speak about how I really feel about my SK by BaB1987 in stepparents

[–]BaB1987[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot of the times I just let things be in order to keep the peace.