Please, I feel paranoid, and my husband hates me.

I just want to say that you should never look down on yourself. Just from what I've read I can tell that you are strong and loyal.

The next piece of advice I'm going to give you will be completely your decision. My advice to you is that you pray for yourself and your husband. Pray to God and ask him to heal yours and your husbands brokenness and to bring you together. Also pray for your step daughter. All I ask is that you try it, and if nothing happens after a while, then at least you know. It doesn't have to be long and sophisticated prayers. They can be small quick sentences that you say under your breath throughout the day. They could be as simple as "Lord, please give me a good reason to smile today."

Another thing that could help would be to tell your husband that you love him. But not just tell him, show him. Sometimes the smallest things can mean everything to some people.

The last thing I wanted to say is don't lose hope.

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Translation: Bringing your issues before God will provide you with peace.

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