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Asked 4 months ago - Columbus, OH
FlagMy step son is 13 years old. His father and mother divorced almost six years ago but were seperated for four years before they divorced. My step son loved being with his mother and us equally (a week on week of parenting schedule). About a year ago he started saying he didn't want to go back to her home. If he forgets something at our house (like a specific shirt) she tells him we are thieves and he is punished. He is scared of the dark and she will take his nightlight away from him if he forgets to do one chore. He has to sneak to call us because she listens in on his conversations and he doesn't want her to hear what he says. He doesn't feel comfortable talking to her because of the guilt trips that he receives.
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