I went through this with my daughter and her BF and stepmom. They were extremely mentally manipulative, verbally abusive and eventually physically abusive (her SM) to my daughter (between the ages of 9-11). Her SM even went so far as to refer to me…
I reread my response and it sounded kinda preachy (sorry) so I am adding to it here………You ARE a priority in YOUR life and relationship. The more responsibility that the children take for their THEIR chores, actions etc. is the more time that is free…
I usually don’t comment (which I probably should) but just read and absorb. At 11 and especially 15, kids should be able to do their own laundry. I was a single mom for 10 years and raised my then 9 yr old (Now 20) and 6 yr old (now 17) to be respon…
Our wedding took place in Outer Banks, NC in an Elizabethan gardens and the beach pictures were taken on Nags Head Beach NC. We eloped - just the two of us! We spent an entire week touring the eastern coast of North Carolina and visiting lighthouses…
He is courtesy of my youngest SS (24) and his GF. All three live with us at this time. He is an absolutely adorable joy. He is now 4 months old. So sweet and funny......I never thought I'd be a Nonee at 39 years old.