Breath in... Breath out... Breath in... Breath out... (long)
I must calm down or it may result in me beating the heck out of SD12 and going to jail....
Last week SD12 had yet another fit... screaming, throwing things, breaking things, calling me every name in the book. All because she was caught in yet ANOTHER lie. She's been on restriction, non stop all summer! She started screaming that I was stupid (one of her favorite words), that her sister was stupid, that the restriction was stupid, and everyone else. When she was called out on it she said that she was stupid. I told her that since she knew so much about the word "stupid" then she could write a four page report about it. The report had to be on "What life must be like for people who are labeled stupid and aren't, how she is not stupid, and how she can prove it to others in the future"
Two days later she gave me two pages of BS. It was a glorified apology letter. I refused to take it. Since then it's been one fight after another. She yells and puts down her sister, talks snide towards me, and has been plain rude. I've been telling DH just how bad she's been when he's not home, but he doesn't see it. When he gets home, she's all yes mam, no mam, can I do anything for you.
Well this morning she was caught lying yet again, plus stealing too. The skids don't have any money right now, not even change. Well this morning she was gloating to her sister that she had 85 cents. I asked her where she got it. She told one lie after another. She couldn't keep her story straight more than two seconds. I told her DH and I knew that they had been taking money and asked her were she got it. She kept on lying and started throwing another fit. So I sent her to her room and told her to stay there. She in turn spun around and threw the change across the room. I told her if one of my Chihauhuas swallowed one of those coins I would beat the ever loving crap out of her. Then I forced her to go to her room while SD11 and I tried to find all the change. (my chihuahua, Zoey, will eat anything)
She only had to be there 15 minutes, b/c I had to go by my new job and fill out some paperwork. After that they told me to go to the county jail and get finger printed for the background check. While there I got the Skids finger printed too (for emergencies). SD12 asked if that was were she would be going if they sent her to juvy. The officer overheard and went from being nice to her to being mean. SD12 I think got a little scared. I loved it.
Then we got home and after she ate lunch and did her chores I sent her back to her room. While there she cried, screamed and carried on for hours. Screaming she was tired of restriction, tired of being called a lier, and on and on...
Then when DH got home she started the kiss but thing. Well DH is sick and tired of the fits she has and told her to shut up. That if she didn't want to be called a lier then quit lying. After dinner I told her to go finish the paper she owed me, instead she went in her room and preceeded to scream. DH (who had a headache) went in and chewed her out. Well that didn't do anything but make it worse.
One thing led to another and she kept pushing the issues and DH went in there 3 times threatening to use his belt. Well the she told him that I "me", I was the reason she was always in trouble. That I said thing to purposely make her mad. That I started the fights b/c I like to see her in trouble. Well we live in a mobile home and I could hear everything in the living room. I stormed in her room and said "excuse me!" I told her if I was all of her problems then why did she go out of her way to piss me off everyday. And how is it, since I'm the problem, that she couldn't control herself at her BM's house either. That I must be Flash Gordon if I could be in Georgia and forcing her to try to roin everyone's life in North Carolina at the same time. DH told me to calm down, quit yelling and leave the room. I calmly told SD12 that since I was instigating the fights that she was not to talk to me till futher notice. Hell she's already not allowed to be in the same room with me if DH isn't there. I also told her that I expected the page she owed me by bedtime tomorrow night and if it wasn't done then she could make it 8 pages (she's had a week to do it)
I no sooner stepped in the hall when that smart ass yelled at me "If you want your f%cking paper done then do it yourself!" Finally she acted like she does when DH not around!! Well I couldn't make it back into the room to say anything to her and DH already had his belt off and was wearing her butt out! I've NEVER seen him that pissed before. He informed her that she would never speak to anyone that way again or this spanking would be childs play. Then he told her she owed him a two page paper (on I don't know what) and that it and my paper better be done when he got home from work tomorrow night.
I told her that I would be HAPPY! when her court date came. Happy to tell the courts how she was tearing up our home, trying to roin my marriage, happy to tell them about what a bad influence she is on her younger sister, how she stays on restriction, has no respect for anyone, how she steals from her father and I, how she distroys her sister's property out of spite, and about how she constantly lies. I also told her if that asked what I would like to see done with her that I would tell them to send her to juvinile!
They say there is a first for everything. Well she is a couple of firsts for me! She's the first kid I have ever wanted to punch, the first kid I have ever hated, and the first kid I wish would die or go far far away to never be heard of again. I know that's evil of me. I'm going to have to prey alot about it. I don't like to feel hate for anyone.
Sure there are plenty of people I've disliked in my life but only two I've ever really hated. My third stepmother, Diane, who beat me, distroyed mt clothes, starved me, locked me out of the house w/o a coat in the winter, and tried to break my arm.... and Brandy, SD12, who would do anything to distroy my marriage, who gives me panic attacks, heartburn, and high blood pressure, and who has distroyed any since of peace in this house.
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Your story sounds like mine!
Almost that same type of argument happened between me and SD16 a few weeks ago. I haven't talked to her since. I've been reading a lot of blogs about these troublesome skids, and the best advice I have found was to just try to emotionally detach yourself from the situation. My horror movie monster will be here next weekend and I have no intention of speaking to her if I don't have to. I'm going to completely withdraw from her and not talk to her unless she can speak politely to me. I'm happy that your husband finally seemed to do something about her mouth and her attitude. I think if more children got a good healthy spanking these days, half of us wouldn't have the troubles we do...
All I'm asking...is for a little RESPECT (just a little bit).-The Queen of Soul
Counseling?
do you think your sd needs counseling? It seems to be some major emotions and issues underlying there. I am glad she showed her nasty side to her dad so he could see what you deal with. keep your head up! being a step parent is a hard job that will knock you down if you don't watch it. I will pray for peace in your home.
sd77
I feel horrible for you because of your awful step mom who deserved to be hated and that unruly SD
and just because we feel like we want to punch something or someone doesnt make us evil - it is when we act it out that it becomes evil.
is this child on any kind of medication?
she sounds like an accident waiting to happen.
I would think documenting her actions might be prudent. a video camera???
good luck.
"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one."
I am glad that she showed
I am glad that she showed her true colors in front of DH. Did you mention that was just a taste of what you put up w/for 8 hrs + a day?
I would have been quick to say.. See.. that is how she is ALL day when you are not here.
I cant imagine...
Im so sorry for what you are going through. That must be awful! You are a trooper to say the least! I was thinking the same thing sarahbernheart- about the video camera. Might be good idea. It's so hard...I don't think that kids are just plain evil. I really think they act out because of sadness, depression, things that they hear going on with BM and BF, having to go to court etc. It is a slippery slope and a fine line to have compassion for them as children with a total loss of control in the situation... and guilty parenting. Im so glad that your H stepped up and showed her who is boss. Although I am not a huge fan of Dr. Phil, he does have a good book called Family First that helped me take a step back.
oh ya~
Oh! and I LOVE the jail incident!!! LOL thats GREAT!
My sd16 showed the
same behavior, and worse sometimes, and we had her tested for bi-polar. It sounds like classic bi-polar behavior. Take that child to a therapist immediatley!! Also, there are a few things YOU can do to curb the behavior while DH is not there. First, when she gets like that, video tape her, then show it to her dad. Second, call the police for an unruly child.....they will come and scare the poop out of her and threaten to take her to juvy. If DH doesn't believe that she is actually acting this way, then phone him when she is in one of her rages and make him come get her. Refuse to stay w/her any more.
I feel for you, my SD was a nightmare before we got her tested and on meds. She moved back in w/BM, thank GOD, but the rage thing had calmed down. There is now peace in my home.... I wish this for you!
I did call the police
She has a court date on the 10th. The cops that came out didn't scare her at all. They wouldn't even take her to the jail to scare her. Her BM says she's been tested before and says she is bipolar. BUT! BM has munchosan (spelling?) and also says she has terets, ADHD (lazy unmotivated kids), and mulitple personalities and one is a dog :?
Because of her behavior DH had to change jobs so the skids don't have any insurance and can't get any till September. They also don't qualify for any state or federal help to get medicade.
As for video taping... I don't have a camera or the means to buy one right now.
~Don't fear the thorns among the Roses, but be greatful for the Roses among the thorns~
You need help...
your methods are not working. There is no progress.
Your health is diminishing and your dislike of your unruly SD has graduated to hate.
This whole situation is out of control. She obviously needs some sort of intervention and you need to learn some coping mechanisms.
Your SDs have been through some difficult times with their parents and they have chosen to take the low road and are not handling the change in environment very well.
You need to get help. Whatever the cost. I promise you that you will pay the price sooner or later.
"For every ailment under the sun....There is a remedy, or there is none;
If there be one, try to find it; If there be none, never mind it." ~ W.W. Bartley
Please seek help
Oh! Colorado Girl, once again I agree with you. There are so many things that are disturbing in this post I wouldn't know where to start.
I really don't mean to be rude, but being an outsider reading this post I am afraid for every member of this family. I hope you will all consider counceling. A belt? Reports? I can only think it's going to inflame whatever is already going on emotionally in this kid and in turn really aggrivate the parents possibly to the point of no return.
Don't pee down my back...
and tell me it's raining! Isn't that a Dr. Philism? I have wanted to say that so many times to my lying SD!
Go Judge Judy!
Thanks Cru!