One of my biggest pet peeves, not communicating. My SD17 has no communication skills at all. I used to not let it bother me, till she started bad mouthing her father to me (which he does everything for her, not as much now after he found out what she's said about him), and it started affecting my life, my daughter's life, and my marriage. This kid wants to be independent, but wants to be dependent while independent. The hold my hand, I won't communicate my needs, get mad when you don't help me, but still make decisions for me when I won't say a word, make sure to read my mind.

This is my first time ever writing a blog, so forgive me. I married my DH in 2016 and inherited two skids: SS11 & SD17. I'd been warned prior to being married that "being a step-parent is not for the weak-at-heart" and I've quickly grown to understand what they meant. Being a stepmom is definetely one of the hardest things I've ever done -- especially now.