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Hi @voicecrowe and welcome to the online community!
I can see that you've deleted your most recent post, but here are a few resources that might be useful for you in your current situation - here's an article on how to be the ultimate step-parent and one on supporting a young person through depression and anxiety.
You seem like a very caring step-mum who is trying to do the right thing by their family. If you change your mind and feel like you'd like to chat about what's going on for you, we are always here to listen 
