Navigating Stepfamily Challenges While Expecting My First Child
I've been married for just over three years, and my husband has an eight-year-old daughter from his previous relationship. From the very beginning, I've struggled to adjust, and honestly, it feels like it's only getting harder. She visits us a few days each month, but even before she arrives, I feel a heavy sense of anxiety and sadness that I can't shake. We don't have any real connection—she barely speaks to me when we're alone, and I feel like an outsider in my own home. Now that I'm 32 weeks pregnant, these emotions are even more intense. I've tried sharing my feelings with my husband, but he doesn't seem to understand. He keeps his communication with his ex very private, which only adds to my sense of isolation. I feel so guilty for feeling this way, but I can't help but worry about our future as a family. Has anyone else felt this lost? Please share your thoughts below.
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