My doctor recommended me to look at this site and use for advice :)
I've been part of a step family for 3 years and to be honest I find it a struggle.
My oh is self employed but due to the down turn he ended up taking on. Part time job driving which means he works nights and has two nights off a week one with me and the other when the kids r with us.
I moved to where he and the kids live so in a seance I had to start a new but it has never felt like home I've struggled to make friends etc.
His ex took him to court last year and we spent all of the year on tender hooks. She went for sole residency and flexi contact, the judge threw this out the window but social works were involved and we had a cafcas report. Final outcome was joint residency and 45% contact for u which is more than we started with so really good for my oh but it's put so much pressure on everything mainly me. I struggle to cope with all the comings and goings...I have no contact when the kids aren't here but when they there I have to play mum I do it all. It's all or nothing. Coz my oh isn't here I spend so much time on my own and its taking its toll. I have a demanding job and work 50-60 hours a week. Last week I took the step in admitting I think I'm depressed and anxious I dont want to take tablets I want to sort the issue out but I feel lonely and struggle.
If any one has advice on coping with step families please help me :)
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Supersue82 · 12/10/2013 20:54
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