I no longer know what to do!!!
Me and my DH have been together for many years. My DH has a BD the same age as my BD. My SD7 and BD7 have never really gotten along but tolerated each other but now that they are at this age they just constantly fight and argue. SD7 is very sneaky and lies a lot. Which we have both caught her in many of them. Let me also tell you that we have custody of SD7. We have gotten into many of arguments because of her (more of DH yelling at me for SD losing things and ect.). I love my SD and want nothing but the best for her. I just wish SD could stay with her BM. Her BM is to irresponsible to this day even when I tried to help her get on her feet so that would not be a healthy environment for SD. I feel a resentment growing towards SD and I want it to stop. SD even kicked my BD in the stomach yesterday. and SD also likes to hide mine and BD stuff from us. As far as SD and BD's memories goes back its always been all of us together. DH and I now have BS2 and one more to come. And this isn't even the tip of the iceberg with SD. There are so many mean hateful moments from SD to BD. I have left DH one time though b/c things with SD got to bad to bear. BD says she hates SD and wants to move now. What do I do? I love DH and the life we have made but it has almost gotten to the point where I'm ready for the heartbreak of saying good-bye to DH for good because of SD. how can I fix this?
Well, first of all you need
Well, first of all you need to "fix" things with your DH. what is all about the yelling? You work hard to take care of his child, you deserve respect from him and her daughter. Once you clarify your position, SD needs to be disciplined.
This is not an easy task, it will take time. Meanwhile you can focus on your kids and try to give them a better atmosphere.
Try to arrange activities only with your kids: take them to the park, visit friends or relatives (Do not include SD7).
If talking to him, explaining how you feel, the changes your DH should make about your SD, do not work, go to counselling. Then you can make up your mind, with a more objective view of the situation and see if you can still go on.