We have a 1 year old and DH has a son aged 13 he sees every other weekend. I struggle to get to know my SS. He is very quiet but he idolises his Dad, so I feel left out a lot of the time when he is round. He’ll cuddle up to his Dad on the sofa, which I know is nice...but I feel like I don’t know how I fit in. My husband let’s him do what he wants so I feel kind of like he’s untouchable and don’t dare try to parent him - when I have before DH hasn’t been happy It almost feel like a celebrity is round when he comes round 🤷🏻♀️
My and DS visited family this weekend in Wales. When I got back DH has told me his son asked if can he play the PS4 all weekend like last time I went away. DH said yes. They had a diet of dominoes, burgers, fish and chips and super noodles.
I just feel like why would SS want me around when his Dad is so much more fun letting him eat what he wants and play fortnite all day every day.
I feel such an outsider in my own home.
Please be gentle with me, I am struggling with anxiety at the moment and low self esteem so please be kind in any replies.
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