I’m ruining my relationship

Autumn • 21, two kids, engaged and Satan bows to me 😉

So I’m a 21 year old mother with a very fucked up dysfunctional family. My past has really screwed me up, I had a daughter (my second child) in 2015 and she passed away due to heart issues, my attitude is horrible towards the ones I love, I’m always in defense mode, I have very very low self esteem. My upbringing was completely fucking insane. My fiancé doesnt want me to work, I stay home with my four year old son and his 5 year old son. I feel pathetic and worthless, I don’t know how to be a mom I guess.. my parents were shit and I didn’t really learn anything from them. I try to punish my child but I can never seem to stick with it, I guess you could say I get lazy with it. But please believe me I am trying, idk why I’m like this and don’t know how to help my own child. And my fiancé practically crucifies me for it, he sees that I’m trying but it’s still not good enough, his son acts like an angel compared to mine and it’s because they had different upbringings, we’ve been together for a year and a half now and he and my son but heads like no other. He treats his son differently than mine, he still punishes him for his wrongs but there’s more of a father son relationship there. Now I get that that’s his son and what not but he came into this relationship knowing that my son had no father and he said he would be there for him. But isn’t there like he is with mine. My son does have an attitude and doesn’t like to listen to my fiancé and I could understand why that would upset him but when my son does something or isn’t paying attention to my fiancé as he’s talking he walks away and leaves my son there, and at times I don’t even know what to say to my son that’s why I feel so pathetic as a mother and women. Now if that were his son he would sit his son down and talk face to face with him about the problem. I understand that my son is my responsibility and I should be the one doing every thing but sometimes I don’t know what to do :( i hate myself for the mother and person I am. We fight a lot over the kids, money, my stupid family. I don’t know how to stop the fighting over stupid shit. I don’t know how to be a. Better mother, step mother, and fiancé. I need help and advice. He’s close to ending it and as well am I. I don’t know how to fix our issues and make us better as a couple. I’m sick of hating myself for not being able to change. Please any advice will help.... I don’t want my family to come to an end 💔😭😓😰

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Ja

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You have to have confidence in yourself as a mother first babygirl! Your son is YOUR son and you all are not married and and do not have a child together . Your son at the end of the day only has you , no other option because he is a child and wasn’t given a choice in parents . Your fiancé knows what he’s doing and if he has great patience with his son then he can have the same if not more to be there for your son . I hope it all works out but sometimes as a woman and mother we have to look out for our SEED before anything or anybody else ❤️

mo

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I strongly recommend counseling! you have to in a blended family. they can help you with the parenting of your own child and to help you wrap your mind around the relationship your fiance has with his son vs with yours. it will also help him to wrap his mind around how you feel and how your child feels. Trust me! I am married and my husband has a daughter and I have 3 children. we both have different parenting skills. it's hard and it is the number one cause of divorce in a blended family so do both of you a favor and save your marriage before it begins. as for mothering it 100% has everything to do with grace and discipline where it is due and being consistent and committed period. Relax. you are doing okay. you have a 4 year old. meaning he's still alive and made it this far. 😉

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Either you speak to both your fiancé and son, or it will end. There is no reason you have to live a negative life because you had crappy parents. I don’t have step kids, or kids at all, but being an outsider, I know what it’s like to dislike a kid because they’re being a brat. I also had a stepdad that I didn’t respect, and it could’ve been a good relationship but my mouth and attitude ruined that. Your kid is the kid. Simple as that. They don’t get to run things. It’s not too late to lay down the law, and talk to your fiancé and see if he is willing to be more interactive.

Je

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You need to be on your own and fix yourself then enter into a relationship.

Ja

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There are lots of parenting resources out there. Check with your local community/family centre or library. I agree with the suggestion for counselling to resolve some of the issues causing low self esteem and also your bad childhood :( i am sorry you went through that but it’s a start that you can recognize that it’s impacting your parenting. Also books and podcasts have parenting approaches. BUT none of it will work if you don’t have consistency and follow through. I know it’s tempting sometimes to take the easy (or “lazy” as you put it) route when kids are misbehaving, but ultimately your life will be easier for sticking with the consequences you lay out. Your LO is just 4, you have some time but make some changes now!! Ps... I’m so so so sorry about your little girl. That’s just so awful for you. :(((

Au

Autumn • Jul 30, 2018
Thanks dear, I appreciate your advice!

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I want to start this by saying I am so sorry about your baby girl and what you are going through...dealing with a family a family who doesnt quit understand what your going through can be soo hard!! but it can get better!! you have a lil boy who counts on you for everything!!! you have to love yourself and take care of yourself so you can take care of him!=) I would look into counseling..get some of that anger out and talk to someone!!! it helps..it really does!! maybe take some time away from your family since they just seem to be causing you more stress.... as far as fiance.... he shouldn't be treating your child different than his..I mean yes,he is not his but that shouldn't matter..he came into this relationship knowing you had a son..you guys are a package deal =) I would say the main thing is stop being so hard on yourself hun! being a mother is HARD work...being a stay at home mom is even harder..maybe look into women's groups..get some other mommy friends..you need YOU time.. I hope hope hope things get easier for you hun! just have faith in yourself and you are a great mother and fiance !!!!! you will get through this!!!! 😍if ya ever wana talk or vent... let me know!!!! I'm here for ya mama! you can do this!!!!

Au

Autumn • Jul 31, 2018
Thank you so much