My stepson, Jake, recently moved in with my husband and me, and things have been rocky. He\u2019s unhappy with pretty much everything, from house rules to our daily routine. I tried to offer some help, like offering to support his college expenses, but my husband said, \u201cMoney won\u2019t make you his mom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things got worse when Jake needed surgery. I wasn\u2019t prepared to pay for it, especially given his attitude and the way he\u2019s been treating me. I refused to help with the bill, but I was shocked when his \u201creal mom\u201d called me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She said, \u201cI\u2019m not covering his surgery bill, your husband promised he would. Tell him to keep his promise; I don\u2019t have enough money.\u201d
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Now, my husband is saying that if Jake doesn\u2019t get the surgery, he\u2019ll leave and move in with his mom. If the surgery happens, Jake will stay here until we can afford the cost, as his mom can\u2019t help. I\u2019m torn. Do I stand firm on my ground, or do I help just to avoid future conflict and let Jake move out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m unsure whether I\u2019m being too harsh or if I\u2019m right to feel that I shouldn\u2019t have to be financially responsible for someone else\u2019s child, especially with everything going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any advice would really help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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