I could write a novel but will keep it brief if I can.
I met my husband when my daughter was 5, she had been diagnosed with autism since 2, non verbal and still in nappies. Her now stepdad was very patient, supportive and kind. He has a son to a previous marriage and he has openly admitted he has a strange relationship with him. My daughter is 8 now, independent and verbal. She has made me so proud but has different difficulties now like meltdowns. However, her step dad is now less understanding and more irritated by her; he is being how he is with his son which I have always said is not right of which he has agreed.
What I want to ask has anyone experienced the same situation? I appreciate it must be so difficult to step parent a child with autism that is not biologically yours; I struggle day to day and I am her mummy,
I guess what I am asking is does anyone know of any support groups for step parents. I feel like I am fighting a battle with her step dad when I am already coping with so much. My daughter will always come first but his lack of understanding compared to when we met and after a year or two is declining week by week.
Can anyone suggest step parents groups for children with autism?