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Wicked stepmo.'s picture

SD came for her bday in May. Then she came again for SOs bday in August. I remained disgusted with the both of them so I voluntarily went away with DS because I didn't want anything to do with it.

SD stated four days in which SO took her out to eat and shopping for clothes each day she was there. SO posted pics on FB like they were a loving father and daughter.  I'm the fourth day when SO told her he didn't have the money to spend. SD made her exit. 

At this point I ignored all of it and learned to care less. I had nothing to say I regards to SD and chose to not even acknowledge her existence with SO. If he brought up his amazing wonderful daughter the only response he got from me was "that's nice". 

I was aware of all the serious behavior issues she was having but kept that knowledge to myself. One day BM drops SD off to our house only telling SO she pierced her belly button without permission at a friend's house. The true story was SD got high and blackout drunk. But again I kept this ti myself. Knowing SO would think I hate his daughter and SD would say I was lying and this is why she doesn't come to see SO. 

By this time COVID restrictions were lifting a bit. After work I made myself scarce everyday until about 8:30 at night. The fee incidents I saw of SD verbally abusing SO and belittling him. I said and did nothing while watching him stand there with his head down and his tail between his legs cowering to a 14 year old. 

During the week SO let SD do whatever she wanted and again took her out to eat and shopping. He let her go to the same friends house where for all he knew she only pierced her belly button I didn't care because she left and I knew she wasn't coming back. 

Fast forward to Christmas SD is coming back for a visit. I watch as SO is in glee purchasing $300 worth of clothes, random items and and iphone for SD. 

One of the gifts he bought her was a candle. I said no. SO completely lost his mind on me as if not giving SD a candle woukd be the determining factor of whether or not she would love him. 

I snapped at that moment. How dare SO make such decisions in my house that I bought and pay for. How dare SO decide that my opinion doesn't matter in my own f'ing house. This may seem crazy to you but one SD is the most irresponsible human being I have ever met. Two just earlier that year DS was completely devastated because exH burned down his apartment complex killing DS cats and losing everything with a candle. SO was with me when exH called and DS was hysterical in tears over his cats. 

Then come to find out SO had been letting SD burn candles in her room without my knowledge and tried to cover it up. 

SD left after SO ran out of money to spend on her that was only 3 days.  He had to beg her to come to grandma's to open gifts she just wanted to pick them up and leave. She refused so he had to get grandma to ask BM to drop her off for a few hours to open gifts. 

After SD left I cleaned her room and found out she had been stealing alcohol. I show SO the evidence and he starts yelling at me!!! Then tries to justify his behavior by saying it's not a big deal.

Again I completely lost my mind. I told him about SDs drinking escapades which he of course doesn't believe until he calls BM to ask. I also reminded him of what I do for a living and our state law allows for me the not parent or legal guardian to be criminally charged with endangering the welfare of a child. 

I will lose my job, my home and probably custody of my own child to his father. Best case scenario is I end up thousands of dollars in debt in lawyers fees. 

I took a few days to gather all my thoughts and calm down. Then I sat SO down for a come to Jesus meeting. I told him that I was completely disgusted with him, I found him to be a pathetic and downright shitty parent. At that moment in time I no longer wanted to be with him and he could dedicate himself to chasing after his deliquent daughter. 

SO of course didn't want that but I was tired of all it. I made it clear to him that I was done bending over backwards for him and his kids. I would no longer tolerate especially from him being treated as a human punching bag. 

I can say SO has been respectful of my boundaries since then and things between us have improved. But I am still at a point where I have zero tolerance for Thier dysfunction. 

Which brings us to BM accomplished her goal of screwing her kids up now SO can have them back.

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tog redux's picture

I really like how everyone is doing these chapter type stories of their situation, it helps in understanding where people are coming from.

This was OSD?

Wicked stepmo.'s picture

He was upset with me saying I was making a big deal out of something every kid does and how would I react if DS did the same thing. He went into the you are being this way because you don't like my daughter. 

1. If my DS had the cahones to steal alcohol from me I would do the same exact thing my parents did when they caught my brother. My parents and the other parents yoked up my brother and his friends, proceeded to completely humiliate them and my brother was grounded for an entire summer. I was so traumatized by seeing it I didn't dare ever even think about it.

2. That statement is correct I don't like your daughter. She is selfish, self-centered, disrespectful, rude and completely inconsiderate of others. Please give one reason any reason to convince me your daughter is a likeable person. Please explain to me why it is okay for people to not want to be her friend. For relatives to ban her from Thier homes. But it is not okay for me to feel the same way.

Rumplestiltskin's picture

At some point, enough is enough. Good for you for not taking any more crap!

Wicked stepmo.'s picture

I truly finally snapped. For so many reasons. I was just tired and emotionally spent. I felt beyond disgusted. From day one I have been nothing but good to those kids even when they didn't deserve it. 

I only cut them off when they made Thier own choices to feel they had the right to use, abuse, mistreat me and take advantage of me.

With SO I have probably been the most amazing woman he has ever had in his life. Not only did I open my home to him and his dysfunctional spawn. I have been nothing but good and kind to him. 

I may have become an impatient, sarcastic a$$ hole but that's because of the way he has treated me. Because he pushed me to a point where I don't feel like fighting for our relationship anymore. 

I admit I have become cold and shut off from them. I have gone into self preservation mode. This past Valentine's Day I did nothing for him. I could have cared less about spending time with him. 

The first moment of happiness I have felt in a long time was when we decided they were moving out. 

YSD asked me just yesterday when I was taking her to the lake up north. I didn't answer her I would tell her the truth if I thought it would make a difference but it won't. The truth is we stay at my brother's house and because he is someone that genuinely cares about me. He doesn't want people who treat me like $hit in his home. He is appalled at how SKs behave. 

tog redux's picture

I'm glad you are coming to this realization.  And I'm glad you have family who point out that you deserve better.

You seem like a strong woman who has been through tough events and survived.  What would keep you hanging in there with him at this point?

TheAccidentalSM's picture

You have the patience of a saint.  I'm foaming at the mouth in rage on your behalf.  Your DH and SD could cause you to lose everything.

Getting him to move in with his mother, always made sense to be me but now its a no brainer.

hereiam's picture

I think these kinds of blogs can be very helpful and therapeutic.

I see why you asked him to move out, I really had no idea how badly he treated you.

The first moment of happiness I have felt in a long time was when we decided they were moving out. 

You may find that you are happier without him, period.

 

 

Wicked stepmo.'s picture

I wanted to write out my feelings and experiences to help me in counseling. I want to be able to identify and pinpoint my real feelings and why. I also want to be able to confront SO in counseling on his behavior and how it has effected me.

I know what I want from him, but don't know if I will get it. I want a sincere apology and acknowledgement of his actions and behavior towards me. 

Harry's picture

SD is not allowed in your home until she listens to her boundaries.  What may be never. No candles, no disrespect to you.  Your SO will never get it. He likes to be step on by his DD. 
JUST make sure , and that day is coming.  Where BM saids, she can not control her DD and your DH must take her. She needs a strong father LOL.  Normal comes about the time CS is ending or it's just not worth the money keeping her.