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My wife won't accept that her daughter is just a bad person
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<blockquote data-quote="Acacia" data-source="post: 713784" data-attributes="member: 19832"><p>I can really relate to the stress you talk about on your marriage. I think the advice to focus on yourself and to get support through a 12 step group is right on target. You might have to shop around. Some groups are better than others, and mine has helped me tremendously. My husband is the stepdad like yourself and is tired of all the drama and bad behavior of my 36 year old daughter. Now there are two grandkids involved. The only contact my daughter has with me is when she wants rescuing, and even then she manages to be verbally abusive and blaming. I work hard to set boundaries, and even though she is on the verge of being homeless, I have not let her move in with us. I couldn't stand that level of stress everyday. She would be the first to tell you what a horrible person I am. I guess what I can empathize with re your wife is that we are mothers and all of this hurts. Even though logic tells me otherwise, because of my daughter's manipulation, I doubt myself. I set boundaries, but it is truly an awful feeling to know that they may be on the street. I will be blamed. I am pretty certain my daughter has borderline, but it is her choice to get help. </p><p>Be kind to yourself and your wife. You can say what you mean without being mean, and you may need to detach and take care of yourself for awhile.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Acacia, post: 713784, member: 19832"] I can really relate to the stress you talk about on your marriage. I think the advice to focus on yourself and to get support through a 12 step group is right on target. You might have to shop around. Some groups are better than others, and mine has helped me tremendously. My husband is the stepdad like yourself and is tired of all the drama and bad behavior of my 36 year old daughter. Now there are two grandkids involved. The only contact my daughter has with me is when she wants rescuing, and even then she manages to be verbally abusive and blaming. I work hard to set boundaries, and even though she is on the verge of being homeless, I have not let her move in with us. I couldn't stand that level of stress everyday. She would be the first to tell you what a horrible person I am. I guess what I can empathize with re your wife is that we are mothers and all of this hurts. Even though logic tells me otherwise, because of my daughter's manipulation, I doubt myself. I set boundaries, but it is truly an awful feeling to know that they may be on the street. I will be blamed. I am pretty certain my daughter has borderline, but it is her choice to get help. Be kind to yourself and your wife. You can say what you mean without being mean, and you may need to detach and take care of yourself for awhile. [/QUOTE]
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