This is Impossible Leg’s story about AITJ.
My possible soon-to-be stepmom yells at me all the time when I forget to follow the rules
I’m a teenager around 14 years old right now and am diagnosed with ADHD and Autism meaning I can be forgetful. The story is in my dad’s home and I was playing piano after forgetting to ask my brother if I could play with his lightsaber, and he came in and we had a conversation where he was nice enough that he just calmly stated I had to ask next time.
But once we agreed I did the wrong thing, my dad’s girlfriend, who we’ll call Fiona (not her real name) comes in and has a look on her face that she could’ve blown me up with.
The conversation went something like this Fiona: WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT ASKING PEOPLE TO PLAY WITH THEIR THINGS!?!? Me: (just staring at her face shocked)
Her: YOU BROKE HIS OTHER ONE, SO YOU MUST ASK!! So for context, a while back last year I accidentally dropped my brothers metal saber that he bought off of TEMU for $50 bucks, which seemed to be painted gold or copper color, and it broke, the paint got scratched and the sounds didn’t work.
I was berated for a while the next day after that incident and I have felt bad about it ever since. Anyway she continues to say “IF YOU DON’T ASK AND BREAK SOMETHING ONE MORE TIME, YOU CAN SIT OUT IN THE COTTAGE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE COMING HERE!!!”
We live on a farm and have a cottage out back and we usually would rent it out for people traveling, and Dad now set up his office in there. As we walk back, I’m told to do the dishwasher as I always do, and while I do it, I’m constantly telling myself not to let my emotions get the best of me, and nearly came close to breaking down and crying.
When I got to my moms house the next evening, she asked what I did and I didn’t tell her. So yeah, am I the jerk for not telling Dad’s girlfriend that she causes me emotional pain every time I mess up?
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Purple Story said,
You need to tell you Mom. And your Dad. Your step mother is being emotionally abusive. You know that. You don’t deserve this. You need to speak up. This Mother says “ago tell your Mom”. And I send you virtual hugs and strength. So Not the Jerk.
Susie said,
Stop going to your dads. This doesn’t have to mean cutting contact, just agree to meet elsewhere without step mum. It sounds like step mum is abusive and wants to fracture your relationship with your dad. Your dad is taking her side as it’s easiest. If you avoid putting yourself in a position where your step mum can abuse you it’ll be better for your mental health, and your relationship with your dad, in the long and short term.
Stuckin Nowhere Ville said,
Stop going to dad’s your mental health is worth more.
Crafty Special said,
For your own mental health I would stop going over to your dads and go NC. Saw you commented that your parents are aware and that your dad is taking his gf side. Which is wrong, your father should not be letting his gf verbally abuse you.
Murky Rent said,
INFO- Are either your mom or dad aware of how she talks to you and treats you? She is being verbally abusive and it’s only going to get worse after they marry.
Starfox said,
Your dad’s girlfriend sounds like my stepdad when I was your age. I didn’t have the benefit of a diagnosis then so I had no idea why I was constantly forgetting things. 20 years later I’m still trying to undo the damage of being screamed at all the time for just existing as a neurodivergent person, please get away if you can.
Procrastinator Mum said,
Does your Dad and/or Fiona understand the executive disfunction that comes with ADHD & ASD? Might be worth asking your Mum to help you find some quality literature you can share with them so they can educate themselves. Firstly on positive parenting techniques & secondly on how to communicate with neurodivergent people, and thirdly, how to be a decent human.
Pbudagher said,
Ok… I’m gonna dad you… ok mijo… don’t go touch peoples sh!t it gets them crazy… especially if you break it….lmao 😂 ok… but the step mom… no mijo… talk to your mom… we all F@ck up, it’s how you learn, and some kids take longer to learn then others…she doesn’t get to say shit… they are just things…. You mijo are familia… ok?and that all that’s important
Sharp Replacement said,
Being forgetful is one thing. Touching other people’s things without permission in another. You are old enough to know that is it isn’t yours to leave it alone. Your stepmother could be better at communicating this, but she shouldn’t have to tell you over and over.
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