Being a stepparent is hard. It's probably the most unappreciated role in a family. If you're lucky your step kids have a bio parent who is supportive or at the very least doesn't talk shit about you to their kids. That was not my case. My husband and I started a relationship in the middle of his divorce. It had already been going on for months. I was supportive in any way I could be. When bio mom got arrested, I gave up my bed in my apartment to the kids so they'd have a place to stay.

Hi everyone...I've been a member for a year and a half. I've only just built the courage to post. I've been married for 4 years to my husband who has 1x 5 year old girl and 1x 7 year old boy. I've had the boy for three years now and the girl for 1. I've built a amazing relationship with the boy and love him dearly. The girl I struggle with but in time I hope i get a similiar connection. My husband is the issue... his a good man but we don't see eye to eye. We fight nearly every second day. I work full time, I run around to help him with school pick ups, and all the stuff the kids may need.

This is what DH said about SD13 last night while we were discussing the evening's events. Here's the recap:

DH and the kids (SD13 and DD3) get home. DH and DD say hello; no hello from SD, which has been the norm for a while.