I tried to be understanding. I remember being a bit like that when I was her age. But she’s got zero gratitude, rolls her eyes at everything, blows through her allowance like it’s Monopoly money, and acts like I’m beneath her. She doesn’t see me as a stepmom, just some adult she has to tolerate.
Last Friday, I got to her place at 8:15 and texted her to let her know I was outside. I figured, no big deal, I’ll just wait. But then I saw her reply: “I’ll be down at 8:30. That’s the time I said.” No “thanks,” no “would you mind waiting?” just a flat-out demand.
That was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I realized I was letting her walk all over me. So I just drove away. Later, my husband calls, furious, because she told him I’d left her stranded and made her late. Then his ex calls, accusing me of being selfish and cruel. I barely had time to breathe before both of them were coming at me.
