I hate when my stepfather screams
The story
I'm a 20-year-old woman and im living with my parents while at collage since I can't afford a place to live also i live not that far from it. I love my stepfather a lot, he's been there in my life more that my biological father, which I am forever grateful. But sometimes his anger when i do some wrong, thinking i said something and i said something else or forget things, is too much. When I was younger, living with him, I was crying all the time because of how he screamed at me. Like i think i developed so many insecurity and anxiety of it. Now that I am older and talked to him about it, he always says “That is how i always talk, you should be used to it by now" And i am used to it im so numbed by it i just cry and block out whatever he says really even though i get that hes genuine criticizing me. I think he's frustrated of staying at home and not working and our economic troubles, that's why I try to help with paying stuff.
Sorry for the writing im just exhausted also I've made a routine of doing chores at the house so he doesn't call me out on it again. Then he comes and says, "why you always act like a robot”
Also, English is not my first language so there's might be some inconsistencies there's more i want to say but i have to do some assignments bye <3
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It sounds like you’re going through a tough time with everything on your plate. Feeling exhausted while managing school and home life can really take a toll.
Your feelings about your stepfather’s behavior are totally valid, and it seems like you’re making an effort to understand his perspective too. Keep doing your best with everything, but also make sure to take time for yourself—self-care is super important.
Hang in there, stay strong. 😊 You’ve got this. 💪
it seems like you're having a rough time dealing with this situation 😞 family dynamics can be pretty tricky sometimes… it's cool that you're trying to understand where your stepfather's coming from while also handling all your responsibilities!
make sure you're not carrying all the weight alone… you deserve some chill time too!!! communication could be a game changer here… hang in there and remember that it's okay to feel what you're feeling 😊 you've got this 💪
dealing with stress is part of life, y'know? :-/ families can have their ups and downs but you gotta toughen up a bit!
perhaps he's just trying to help in his own way... idk... try to view things from his lens a little more? everyone has big problems 😅 you ain't alone in this! should try to talk it out more might help! keep it real 👍