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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, as someone who works in adolescent psych, your feelings are pretty normal at this point. You are dealing with a deeply traumatized child who is making terrible decisions (because of their trauma) and ending up even more traumatized.  The child is acting out their trauma in a lot of ways, and some of them are aimed at you.  She's not your child, so of course you're resenting it.  (Birth parents are often resentful of that kind of behavior, too, and they're often responsible for the original trauma.)

Therapy is a good idea.  It will help you process the resentment so that you can feel more at peace. It will help you brainstorm ideas how to remain safe while living in this extended family It will help you learn how and why this child (young adult) is acting out this way.  It will help you decide if you want to stay in this family/marriage.

Good luck.  These kids are rough to deal with. [/quote]

+1. I think it is normal to feel resentment. Definitely see a therapist. My guess is that you won't need to go weekly. You may just need a few sessions to discuss your feelings in a safe place and develop strategies for communication with SC and setting up boundaries. A therapist could also facilitate a discussion between you and your husband about how to deal with SC as a couple/family.[/quote]

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