Hello
I've been lurking and reading for a few months and wanted to say thank you. I found this place after a horrendous "family" trip that was the straw that broke the camel's back and found out I hated myslef, them, and even DH. Once I realized I had all this hate inside I knew I needed to make changes; I found ya'll, read Stepmonster, lost about 25lbs, started working out, started therapy, and doing less for the kids and making DH pick up the slack. I thought I was alone. This site and that book has had a profound impact on the past 5 months of my life. I stopped feeling guilty about not loving my SS8 and SD13 unconditionally. So thank you STalk for everything that you guys didn't even know you did.

Now for an introduction I guess. I'm 26 have been married to DH for going on 3 years.Both SD13 and SS8 live with us during the week. There are two BM's. BM1 and I get along pretty well. BM2 after an attempt at a friendship her and I no longer have dealings unless absolutely necessary.

Look forward to chatting with you guys