jnow that really sucks. You can't shoulder both sides of any relationship - you are doing your part. They aren't stepping up. It sounds incredibly hurtful and I'm sorry you're dealing with it all over again now with your kids.
Thanks. I guess i just wish we could talk about it. They are just not talkers ya know?
I needed to get that out. It was therapeutic. My mom listens but i know she gets hurt by some of the stuff my step mom has said. And MH tries to talk through it with me, but he just wants to fix it.
jnow I'm sorry you aren't feeling very included or comfortable sharing your feelings. My H has a similar situation with his step-siblings and his half-brother. He just tries to roll with it and acts like it is NBD most of the time, but not being included really sucks now matter how old you are. Creepy internet hugs.
Im sorry you are made to feel that way jnow. I have a pretty tough relationship with my dad as well so I can empathize. I just keep reminding myself that it is his loss, not mine. If you've reached out, you have done your part. You are not responsible for their desire or ability to reciprocate. Its a bitter pill to swallow though.
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