As I approach the final stages of my pregnancy, I’m faced with a daunting reality: my 25-year-old stepdaughter still refuses to leave her father’s house. With my baby’s arrival imminent, I desperately need her room. But every time I bring up the topic, she claims she’s “not ready” to venture out into the world.
I’ve had enough. I packed her belongings and told her bluntly that our home isn’t a charity center. It’s time for her to take responsibility for her life. But my words fell on deaf ears. That night, my husband failed to come home, and I assumed he was just sulking.
However, a call from my stepdaughter revealed a shocking truth: 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’ve been begging him for a bigger house, only to be told we couldn’t afford it. Yet, he’s willing to splurge on his adult daughter’s rent.
I’m seething with anger, and I believe I have every right to be. My stepdaughter is 25 years old – more than capable of supporting herself. Instead, she’s exploiting her father’s kindness, leaving me to foot the bill. The question is, what’s my next move? Am I overreacting, or is my anger justified?
