As I approach the final stretch of my pregnancy, I’m faced with a daunting reality: my stepdaughter, who’s well into adulthood at 25, still refuses to leave her father’s house. With my baby’s arrival imminent, I desperately need her room, but she seems oblivious to the looming deadline.
I took matters into my own hands, packing her belongings and delivering a stern ultimatum: “Grow up or find a charity center to take you in. This house isn’t your free hotel anymore.” I expected resistance, but what I got was radio silence from my husband, who failed to come home that night.
It wasn’t until I received a call from my stepdaughter that the truth began to unravel. My husband had not only taken her side but was also planning to rent an apartment for her using our savings. I was horrified. For months, I’d been begging him for a bigger house, only to be told we couldn’t afford it. Yet, he was willing to splurge on his adult daughter’s rent.
I’m seething with anger and resentment. Why should our hard-earned money go toward supporting a grown woman who refuses to take responsibility for her life? It’s not just about the financial burden; it’s about the principle. My husband’s actions have made it clear that his priorities lie elsewhere, and I’m left wondering what the future holds for our family.
