Ahh this is sad. And complicated. It sounds like you're kindof depressed, which is totally normal when taking care of two kids under the age of five, particularly if you are worried about making mistakes because of social services (or the SS as I call them, which isn't far from the truth). Kids of her age are difficult, and I think you're confusing being frustrated and stressed by her with not loving her any more. Your post actually gives the impression of great love and care, it just seems like you need a little more help dealing with the kids. Does your partner get involved at all? Do you have access to daycare, or a babysitter? Do you have access to adult conversation (immensely important if youre stuck in the house all day with kids)? Don't feel guilty, and don't worry, because you sound like a great mum. Just try and work out with family or a baby sitter to take the kids off your hands a few times a week, and I swear you will feel much better.
I'm worried I don't love my stepdaughter anymore
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Ahh this is sad. And complicated. It sounds like you're kindof depressed, which is totally normal when taking care of two kids under the age of five, particularly if you are worried about making mistakes because of social services (or the SS as I call them, which isn't far from the truth). Kids of her age are difficult, and I think you're confusing being frustrated and stressed by her with not loving her any more. Your post actually gives the impression of great love and care, it just seems like you need a little more help dealing with the kids. Does your partner get involved at all? Do you have access to daycare, or a babysitter? Do you have access to adult conversation (immensely important if youre stuck in the house all day with kids)? Don't feel guilty, and don't worry, because you sound like a great mum. Just try and work out with family or a baby sitter to take the kids off your hands a few times a week, and I swear you will feel much better.