Hi @Hurricane, welcome and thanks for sharing your story. I can hear that you have taken a lot of steps and accessed a lot of services to try and support your step daughter. Have any of them been helpful? Is she currently engaged with any services? At that age, it is common for teenagers to reject services which can create a lot of confusion and hurt for parents.   I am sorry to hear that you have been on the receiving end of her bad behaviour and are at the point where you feel like running from the situation. I imagine that this must be really upsetting and heart breaking for you, as you are doing your best to get through this. It is made difficult by the fact that her biological mother has a very different parenting style to you and your partner. I can tell that you are someone who is really kind and compassionate.   I am wondering if you access any services for yourself? I imagine this must begin to take it's toll on you. If you don't already, it might help to have your own support to be able to vent to and talk about strategies with. Are there any activities that you enjoy doing alone or as a family? It is important to try and make time for things that you enjoy when you are going through such a difficult journey. There is also a service called Parents Beyond Breakup which you might find useful, which supports parents experiencing trauma related to family breakdown and separation.   We are here to listen. ... View more