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LimitReached's picture

Submitted by LimitReached on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 8:48am

New member but have been supported by this site for over 2 years. Like so many others I've spent countless hours searching online to check if I'm not going crazy, that I'm not the evil wicked SM I'm made out to be. Thank you all for helping me to realise I have a SO problem. One day I'll be adding my story too (it'll take a few days just to write it all down lol), it has been therapeutic to know I'm not alone. Sending strength to you all. *bye*

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Harry's picture

Submitted by Harry on Thu, 10/24/2024 - 10:32am

Take your time .. and just remember we all are in the same boat. At one time 

Rags's picture

Submitted by Rags on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 1:45am

I am glad you are investing in you.  Never stop that commitment to yourself.

When you are ready, let your story rip, get it out, start healing, setting boundaries, and holding everyone in the story accountable for their choices.

Take care of you.

....and welcome. I hope that you rind this a good place to vent, contribute, and to pick up some useful advice and perspective from others who are navigating the adventure of the blended family dream.

Give rose

Harry's picture

Submitted by Harry on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 9:13am

Out mistakes b.  I to takes time.  to tell people what you thought was a good normal in control person. Became a fool, over a another person.  That you were controlled by said person winth lies and story's.   Look at the Browns down the block .  Mr Brown spends all his time and money on his SK. 

This poor woman has been mentally programmed to be a SM

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Submitted by grannyd on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 1:00pm

Welcome to StepTalk, LimitReached! Hon, it's almost impossible for anyone but another stepparent to understand what we endure from 'other people's children'. We’re expected to ‘love as our own’, stepchildren who abuse us in every possible way while far too often, getting little or no support from our partners. 

You’ve come to the right place; we know exactly what you are going through as many of us have experienced the same hardships and pain.

((((HUGS))))

Little Type Amy's picture

Submitted by Little Type Amy on Fri, 10/25/2024 - 1:16pm

Welcome! And I can attest also that this is a safe place to vent ( I hope you hadnt tried Reddit first. so many complaints over suppossed Stepparent support threads there) But this place is so much better and it does help get some much needed frustration off your chest, which is freeing in that way. 

You are most certainly not going crazy , so we are all in the same boat more or less. So you are in good company with people who share in the same challenges trying to navigate Stepparenthood and the unrealistic ( and contradictory)  expecations that are part of the territory.