I'm about to blow a gasket!
I don't know where else to turn. I feel like my opinion isn't even heard anymore, and I am becoming more and more resentful by the minute.
Over the last few weeks, I have called SD out on her lies, her manipulations, her game playing. Before, he would have my back and deal with it. Recently, instead of backing me, DH gives another way to interpret whatever it was she was talking about. Instead of showing that he supports me, he backs her. EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
For example, I tell her not to do something (DH is right there). She does it anyway, with DH watching. I said "Did you not hear me say XXX?"
"Yeah"
"And you did it anyway?"
"Yeah"
"DH, are you hearing/seeing this?"
"Well, with what you said, she could have thought XXX."
Really, DH?
Yesterday, DH asked me if I can watch his kids after school. I ask if he's going to be available to help with issues. He said yes. Issues developed. I call, no answer. I text, no answer. Call again, no answer. I text again, and tell him he needs to deal with his child. Finally, he texts back, "well, I guess I will have to give up X to deal with Skid." I responded, "screw you" Again, this is my fault because his child won't listen and respect boundaries. I'm out to get his child, I'm hating on his child.
So, at this point, I'm done. I'm done doing laundry. I'm done cooking. I'm done cleaning. I'm done checking homework. I'm done making sure rooms are cleaned up. I'm done with bed time routines. I am F****** done!
She's ten, almost 11. I'm at
She's ten, almost 11.
I'm at the point where I don't want to take care of DH. He's not backing me, and justifying her doing all of her b.s. I told him that if she won't listen, I'm out. BM isn't an option as it's less than the FROR time frame and she's working. It would cost money--and in the long run, it would be my money.
I would love for BM to have to take her. Then she can deal with the monster she's created. Yet, it doesn't happen. There's always an excuse. She doesn't take them half the time, doesn't supervise them when she has them, and refuses to enforce any consequences (I feel dh is going the same direction.)
I've talked to DH over and over. I can't talk any more. I'm guessing he will notice I mean business when everything at home starts falling apart. Maybe then he will listen to what I say.
I am constantly amazed at how
I am constantly amazed at how many posts I read on this site about how ridiculous the DH's become. Yes, we all side with our kids in a conflict from time to time but for crying out loud.
If you're being nuts and overreacting in his eyes, ok, have the balls to say that to you and discuss it. If he is feeling caught in the middle, ok, I get it, but this comes down to simple respect and civility. Does SD treat her friends' mothers this way? Her teachers? Coaches? Pastor? Whatever adults are in their lives deserve basic respect and consideration. To treat you like this is a flat out slam and for your DH to try and sugarcoat it is a joke.
Hell, I applaud you for not disengaging ages ago. As another poster said on this site (God bless her): Not my monkey, not my circus.
HE is the parent. Let him parent. Not your problem.
I'm trying to be caring,
I'm trying to be caring, helpful, and nurturing for five years (married for almost three). I am frustrated, and I feel like a doormat (to be used by DH, BM, and Skid ((the other one is fine--no issues)).
I don't know what DH is thinking. We used to be on the same page. The only reason I can see is that BM and DH seem to be 'on the same page' and DH and I aren't meshing anymore. We haven't had couple time in weeks (sorry if that's tmi), and I feel like I'm losing it.
HRNYC, normally, I've struggled with your responses. Thank you for giving good advice this time. I am going to see what I can do as far as counseling.
I have started the 'disengagement' process. But the skid doesn't get it. I told her don't talk to me, ask me for help, or anything else. She can do for herself if she doesn't want to listen to me.
good for you. "ask your dad"
good for you. "ask your dad" is your new mantra. not only quit taking care of skids and dh, begin doing your own thing. live your life! wake that sleeping man up. men don't listen to words, they respond to action (and NON-action). just be very clear...you will NOT be babysitting anymore. he'd better find a sitter because you're going to be busy looking for counselors and lawyers. he has one week to get on board or get off.
Why aren't you disengaged? I
Why aren't you disengaged? I swear some of these men get remarried just to have a maid and a babysitter!