Hello again,

Since my last post nearly a year ago, I have tried in vain to make a go of my relationship with my SO who is enmeshed with his 25 year  eldest daughter.  Though I have afforded both his adult daughters the exact same opportunities to have a mutually respectful relationship, only the 23 year old daughter has responded.  

Wow! First of all I just wanted to say how incredibly helpful I've found this forum to be. At first I just lurked and was kind of offended at how some people were so negative and said really mean things about their step children. I mean, don't get me wrong, I've had so many mean spirited thoughts about my own step daughter - who is an angel compared to the stuff I've read here. But still, I guess I just had a hard time seeing the bad stuff in black and white.

Hi there, Im Nikki and new here, searching for any advice, input or suggestions on this nightmare I've taken on. I have never blogged before, so here goes.

Hey all !

Potty training the 3 year old.

Been at this for about 1 month now.

The bio mom is not really encouraging her to potty train, sadly telling her that she's "still a baby".

However, she is completely ready!!! She knows what she's doing, has taken poop and pee in there whole days at a time.

So what other advise do you have?

I’m having trouble with my boyfriend’s daughter, a lot of trouble.. we’ve been together for 2 years, she was two when we got together and she’s almost going to be four. At first her and I had a great relationship, we bonded really quick and everything was working out well.