newbie to this board - 08/12/08 02:17 PM
Hi everyone, I am a stepmom. I like to think I have a pretty good relationship with my skids, compared to some of the horror stories I have heard here and there, but we have had our share of drama as well. My stepkids are 14, 15 and 19. My 14 year old stepdaughter has celiacs disease and was just diagnosed with that this spring. She lives with her mom full time so we only have to adjust our shopping/meals when she is here (she is gluten-free). Her mom lives in Virginia so we only get her half of summer and we alternate Christmas and Thanksgiving.
My 15 year old stepson lives with us full time. He turns 16 in Oct.
My 19 year old stepdaughter is currently living with her mom. She had been living and going to college in TN, but screwed that all up. I'd say most of the drama we endure stems from this child... her living situation could change again this winter.
I also have two biokids of my own (not with my husband). Mine are 14 and 11. One huge problem I have with the drama of the 19 year old sd is the example she is setting for the other kids.
My husband and I have been married 6 and a half years.
My 15 year old stepson lives with us full time. He turns 16 in Oct.
My 19 year old stepdaughter is currently living with her mom. She had been living and going to college in TN, but screwed that all up. I'd say most of the drama we endure stems from this child... her living situation could change again this winter.
I also have two biokids of my own (not with my husband). Mine are 14 and 11. One huge problem I have with the drama of the 19 year old sd is the example she is setting for the other kids.
My husband and I have been married 6 and a half years.