Hi, everyone! I am new here. I am here mostly to vent. I have been in a relationship with my DH for 8 years, but we've only been married for just over 2 years. My stepson (now 16) was 8 years old when DH and I got together. At the time, DH had been separated from BM for 3 years, but their divorce wasn't final until the summer after we got together, 2017. Legally, DH has custody every week, Friday and Saturday night. Unofficially, we've had SS16 from Thursday-Sunday since 2018.

So, I've just joined the group and would like to say hello.

I have been a Step Mom legally for 2 years but DH and I have been together for 11 years. I have known his kids since they were 14, 6, and 4. They are now 26, 17, and 16. We've been through a lot and for the most part I've suffered in silence but lately I feel like I've needed some help or, at the very least, someone to vent to. Which is why I'm here.