New step mom(30) to 15 yr old girl , while living in a single wide trailer.
I have been with my partner for 5 yrs now and as long as we’ve been together his daughter has lived In the states with her mom and we’ve only seen her a few times a year. This past month his daughter has moved in with us full time , she is a great kid(head strong, but respectful and kind). I do not have any issues with her at all , we are actually starting to bond well!
I am just struggling a lot more to this adjustment than I thought I would. We live in a single wide trailer , so there is barely any space. I don’t feel comfortable being in my living room and stretching out anymore which had left me hanging out in my room most of the time , alone. My relationship with my partner has changed 10 fold. I know we need more space but can’t really afford to upgrade yet.
I feel selfish for having troubles with this change because the reason our step daughter is here is because she’s having issues with her crazy mom and I feel like I need to be the adult thats here to help her . just feel like I can’t be comfortable in my own house anymore.
Will this change ? Any advice on how to get past this feeling ?