When you marry a divorced parent (previously owned?), what you get is the sum of all of their broken parts, plus the sum of yours. In other words, a lot of baggage. So, while you may be working on your "stuff," that doesn't necessarily mean that they've figured out that element of their "stuff." Frustrating, to say the least.
Until next time, choose happy.
Choose happy is the best advice possible. I knew going in that I was taking on raising two young children. I was on board and totally accepting of that...in fact, I considered it a gift. What I was unaware of was the vengeful nature of the children's mother. I love my stepchildren but struggle often times with resentment of them due to their mother's actions. I know this is wrong and then have to live with the guilt of feeling that way but those feelings creep in before I can stop them. My children always came first and would have never used them as a pawn. I don't understand any mother using her children to get even with their father. It all creates so much drama within a life that has always been very simple and blissfully boring. Every day I choose happy to avoid being enveloped in hate.
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