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New to page - adult stepchild issues. HELP PLEASE
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<blockquote data-quote="dianeg" data-source="post: 481943" data-attributes="member: 13239"><p>Just got home from work and I am bawling as I read these responses. Seriously - I think God absolutely made me type in ADULT CHILD STEALING to my search engine. I honestly did not believe that anyone else out there was in this position. So many of you hit the feelings I/we are having on the head. And oh, does this cause strife between me and hubby (as he is not quite at the "let her hit rock bottom" stage....YET). </p><p>The police will not allow our friends to press charges, as the film is grainy and the amount was fairly small.</p><p>I am still not convinced she is using street drugs, but do know she is completely into alcohol. And really......it does not matter. She is abusing.</p><p>Finally, THANK YOU for validating my feelings of guilt, shame and responsibility. I think back to when she got her first tattoo at 18. I thought that was the end of the world as "we do not do things like that in our house". Holy cats, I did NOT know what the next three years would bring. A simple tattoo is such a small thing right now.....I wish that was my biggest worry!</p><p>So last question. My family (remember, I am step mom) knows very little. They have seen a few charges in the paper (DWI, driving with no license), but really do not know the full deal. If she comes to my family's Christmas, they will see everything (as she is just wild and abusive at times). Disinvite her? Tell my parents upfront what to expect (they are in their 80s and do not drink/swear). So many questions.</p><p>Happy holidays. And thank you for your support!</p><p>It is so good to have people who understand.......</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dianeg, post: 481943, member: 13239"] Just got home from work and I am bawling as I read these responses. Seriously - I think God absolutely made me type in ADULT CHILD STEALING to my search engine. I honestly did not believe that anyone else out there was in this position. So many of you hit the feelings I/we are having on the head. And oh, does this cause strife between me and hubby (as he is not quite at the "let her hit rock bottom" stage....YET). The police will not allow our friends to press charges, as the film is grainy and the amount was fairly small. I am still not convinced she is using street drugs, but do know she is completely into alcohol. And really......it does not matter. She is abusing. Finally, THANK YOU for validating my feelings of guilt, shame and responsibility. I think back to when she got her first tattoo at 18. I thought that was the end of the world as "we do not do things like that in our house". Holy cats, I did NOT know what the next three years would bring. A simple tattoo is such a small thing right now.....I wish that was my biggest worry! So last question. My family (remember, I am step mom) knows very little. They have seen a few charges in the paper (DWI, driving with no license), but really do not know the full deal. If she comes to my family's Christmas, they will see everything (as she is just wild and abusive at times). Disinvite her? Tell my parents upfront what to expect (they are in their 80s and do not drink/swear). So many questions. Happy holidays. And thank you for your support! It is so good to have people who understand....... [/QUOTE]
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