Ex at SD College grad, years of stalking, now what?
I don't know where to start or how I managed to marry into a situation that was so difficult, now this? BF divorced alcoholic wife. When we dated things were still a little difficult but we got married and the children obviously were not in agreement because their BM told them I was after his money.
Then she started showing up unannounced at tge door on off weekends to get the kids. Follow us at games, sit behind us at rehearsals basically for the first year tge spoiled SD at 12 cursed me out when I did not obey her demand to buy her a dress instead of a jacket.
Trouble ensued she ran down the street, three times, demanded to live w mother, we begged her not to, took her to experienced court counselor. They said she refused to talk and she would be trouble.
Fast forward 1 year after living there runs away twice. Finally her mother was drinking we had to call the police to find her. They arrested ex. Horrible times SS was verbally abused for years by BM. My worst nightmare, my kids are grown and well adjusted. BD has Undiagnosed ADHD. The SS grabbed my wrist to hurt me. I stupidly forgave and told my sons and husband apologized to them.
Fast forward college graduation for her. Ex shows up on my flight, follows us at graduation we take pictures and leave. SD has her live in parent stand ins there. They let her stay when the relationship with BM had to leave. Dad said no don't come here. I felt terrible.
sSS says I should not ask why she stayed with them and I should not say anything about he sat alone at the ceremony without either parent. He texted insulting his dad. Then started texting calling me a bully and I said no why did it bother you? I did not mean any harm saying those things. He said I will not be invited in future events. Should I stay away? My hisband's temper gets riled by his kids and they know it!
I'm completely lost -how old
I'm completely lost -how old is SS? Did he live with you guys? Who are SDs "live in parent stand-ins"? why didn't SD come back to your home after she blew out of BM's? Were there other incidents of them treating you poorly?
At any rate, sounds like a classic case of parental alienation, with BM turning the kids against you two. If they treat you poorly why would you want to go to any other events anyway? They are grown, put up a wall and have zero contact with BM and the kids. Your DH can decide what he wants to do in terms of his kids, but you don't have to take disrespect from them. And if BM stalks you, file a restraining order.
Reply I’m lost...
SS is 25. Yes he was talked to by the police for hurting me. Yes there were other incidents with brothers. She never came back.Sorry I have been up all night. SD could not come back because Dad said he did not think it could work so she moved in with hs acquaintance who were foster parents. It was devastating for me because of course I was blamed. RO is hard to get. Entangled oldest SS has mother and father's ear. But I hear you. They are disrespectful during Christmas after I cooked for them. No more!
Yes, be done with these kids.
Yes, be done with these kids. Just because they are your husband's kids doesn't mean you have to put yourself in bad situations with them.
Does your husband blame you, or just the kids?
Reply yes be done.
He is starting to; he said I should keep my mouth shut and cowered to the accusations. I apologized for telling him to sit where he wanted! Yes they are out to lunch. She is upset because I said to SS why did the fosters not help us reconcile with her. They were there acting like the parents. I guess they are.
sometimes the light of reasoning does not work in a dysunctional family. I will be done my sons will be so mad to hear this. Scratch them off my son's wedding list.!! Thanks Tog
Yes, or if you do choose to
Yes, or if you do choose to have a relationship with them, just make it civil and superficial and talk about the weather. No more talking about the past or what has happened.
Tog, too late he insulted his
Tog, too late he insulted his Dad! I am tired of this abuse cycle. Communication problem with him.
I dont say a word at Christmas and I get smart alek responses, Dad does nothing. Typical kids over wife feeling guilty. I had step children before we got along famously.
Fair enough then, it sounds
Fair enough then, it sounds like your DH is a big part of the problem, so time to step back from these skids.
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There are quite a few people
There are quite a few people on here who have nothing to do with adult stepkids for this reason - maybe some will chime in.
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Reply disengage
Thanks so much for your story. Rings in loud and clear. I had cared for her since she was six and now she is 23 and chose to be a victim, over what? Him as well! My kids won't be surprised. Husband will be highly upset they cannot come into my home, he should have handled them differently instead of blame me.
Now -You try to put all this behind you
Hi: Sorry to hear that you have had to go through all that. I would suggest you entirely disengage like Tog suggests. Seems as though there are bad feeling and fresh upsets. However, there is no point in trying to hash it out with the ska. Don’t announce anything or make any big statements- just back away. It will take some time and maybe counseling to come to terms with this mess. Your husband is responsible for the relationship with his kids - let him work it out. Take a break on holidays - spend with your kids, etc. Why waste anymore time on these people- go enjoy your life.
I am so sorry that you are
I am so sorry that you are living like this.