In the very long term helping stepson helps your daughter grow as a person. She is too young now too understand. Way too young brain-wise. But to go from hope, and family responsibility is the right thing. Even if we are incapable. Especially then.
I can't handle much of what I have had to face the last 7 it 8 years. But I've grown from it. You're protecting your daughter. You have a plan if you feel she is at risk. You are human so you are afraid.
Our relationships are tested. I fear I'll bail nearly every day. So far, it's all holding. But I fear this. I fear that I will leave. It just feels like it would be easier.
Even adults, old ones, want it all it be simpler. Of course your daughter does too. This boy, your stepson, counts too. I know you feel that. But it's hard. I know it. I feel for your husband too.
