Hi @Sooverit thanks for sharing this with the online community.  It sounds like the situation with your stepdaughter is really impacting you at the moment. It must be horrible to experience increased heart rate and shaking hands at the thought of it all.  I thought I'd share some resources with you which may help you find a way to navigate communication with your stepdaughter and partner.  It's normal for blended families to go through phases like this, and one service that is set up really well to support families is Relationships Australia. You can contact them on 1300 364 277 to find out what kind of help is available.  Our one-on-one parent support service may also be something worth considering. You can check out how it works and register here if it interests you.  Let us know what you think, and take care!  ... View more