OT...I need to vent

[LuvOrlando]

Her step dad is SUPER protective of her, and wont even allow her to stay the night when all the teens are staying at my moms, And they're all related so it can be a boy/girl thing that he's worried about.

A couple weeks ago, we had a family getaway and we all went to Vegas, well, all my little cousins, and little brother were going down to the teen area where the arcade was, they were all going together so we thought it was fine since they were gonna be together, well he got super Mad at my aunt for letting her go, and went down with them to the arcade and sat there watching her while they played the games.

This isn't being protective its being domineering & abusive.

Thank God your cousin has someone like you looking out for her. Not all Mothers love their kids, and not all fathers either. Some find it acceptable to offer their kids up as sacrafices for a roof over their heads. You guys are giving the Aunt the benefit of the doubt, that she just doesn't believe it when, in reality, she may just not think its a big deal. Awful, yes, but true... sadly it is.

You are an absolute blessing for this poor little girl, don't be afraid...it sounds like you are all she's got.

 

[KimD]

Thank God she has you in her life! I really super hope you're wrong, but from what I've read I honestly feel that you are right and this is NOT a healthy relationship AT ALL. It doesn't sound healthy if it were her own father let alone her step dad. It is very sad and makes me very angry that her mom just dismisses it like it's nothing. That to me doesn't sound at all like nothing....and what's with the secret "church" outings? That is just plain weird....and a very poor excuse. Can someone speak with anyone at that "church" to see if they even are going there?

HUGS to you and most importantly her. I really hope that something can be done to help her. That can really effect the rest of her life in a very negative way, IMO.

I think you are doing a very good thing for your cousin and I hope someday you can all put this all behind you and she can live a good and happy life.

Good luck