Jennifer R

Our oldest daughter is 12, going to be 13 next May. I am her stepmother and very proud of her so far. Sort of to get ahead of the game. My husband and I both know it is coming to a point where boys will no longer be the carriers of cooties. Being from the city I of course had more opportunities for finding out about such things and he being from the country and less opportunity for much other than work and school.

What of our lives and struggles should we share or not share?

How to get started?

How to not scare her?

It's sad, but we are finding it difficult to remember even having these discussions with our parents 20 years ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have been married 3 years, been with my husband for 6. He has completely changed on me in the last year. I can't talk to him I try and I constantly get my head bit off Just for stuff like asking for help around the house. I broke my foot 2 weeks ago, I had to beg him to take me for medical care. Then he left me on my own to get myself to my appointments of course it was my right foot the one I have to drive with. He has 2 children 11 and 9 and they are no help and we have a 2 year old together of course I do everything for her, she is the only reason I haven't just left. I want out, but I'm afraid it's going to get really ugly and I don't want to loose my little girl.