Reply To: Relationship/ parent advice

I think you should take a step back and try a trial separation. Is there anywhere you or your son can stay in the interim while this sorts itself out? Friends or family? Addiction is a really tough issue and you want to support your partner but you also need to put your child first. Is this person actively seeking support or is he just making broken promises? at 12 your son is old enough to know the truth that step dad has an addiction problem is working through it and you two will try to support him. But step dad has to be not crossing the line of abuse and actively working on his addiction. Consider talking to your doctor or a therapist to gain more insight. Only stay and support your partner if he actively trying to get better.