Back Again
Hello Steptalk,
I am back after a long absence. Nothing much to say, life is full of challenges but we are all here, so I am grateful. I am going to try to be more consistent on Steptalk, even if it's just offering support for others. I was brought back to the blog, because even though I try to be supermom, I have apparently failed my kids emotionally to the degree that they compare me to their chronically absent, abusive, and holistically irresponsible biodad. I know these two will probably have more appreciation for me as adults (they are currently teenagers), but it still breaks my heart: Steptalk has been really good to help get me through, so this is where I came.
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The kids are failed . Not us
Oh honey, you didn't fail.
Oh honey, you didn't fail. Their father failed and the kids are using you as their scapegoat instead of tackling their own issues and taking responsibility. {{hugs}}
Hello qtpie013178.
I'm sorry you are hurting. Kids are the never ending adventure. Parts of that adventure are good, parts are not.
You did not fail. At some point kids become their own people and we have to recognize that their choices are not our failures as parents. Not an easy stage to be at.
DW and I are dealing with kid drama ourselves. A hard thing to watch, deal with, and accept when they are struggling and there is not much we can do about it.
Take care of you. Focus on living your best life. We each owe that to ourselves regardless of how others are dealing with their own lives.
Deep breaths.
Welcome back.
Hello qtpie013178.
I'm sorry you are hurting. Kids are the never ending adventure. Parts of that adventure are good, parts are not.
You did not fail. At some point kids become their own people and we have to recognize that their choices are not our failures as parents. Not an easy stage to be at.
DW and I are dealing with kid drama ourselves. A hard thing to watch, deal with, and accept when they are struggling and there is not much we can do about it.
Take care of you. Focus on living your best life. We each owe that to ourselves regardless of how others are dealing with their own lives.
Deep breaths.
Welcome back.