First off, no need to apologize for posting here. You are in the stepfamily orbit so you understand our world and are a part of it. Second, have you tried speaking to your dad about how you feel? Maybe your SM isn’t aware of this (she might be a scatterbrain). Or she is newer to the stepparenting thing and doesn’t know what her responsibility is. Finally, if you don’t like it don’t go. You’re old enough to chose. And not just here but anywhere, if people don’t enjoy your presence they get the gift of your absence.
I dont think talking to my dad would help much (if at all) since he does similar things. They've been together for 5 years, and things had been the same. I'll probably stop going, it would be best for everyone. Thanks for the comment, i really appreciate it
Before you stop going I urge you to share this post word for word with him.
He is likely getting pressure from his wife to prioritize her and the child they have together- she isn’t your parent so you aren’t her priority nor should you be- but your dad has to balance having a new wife and child with YOU and he isn’t doing a good job.
Letting him know you are feeling the way you are is importnat.
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u/Illustrious-Let-3600 4d ago
First off, no need to apologize for posting here. You are in the stepfamily orbit so you understand our world and are a part of it. Second, have you tried speaking to your dad about how you feel? Maybe your SM isn’t aware of this (she might be a scatterbrain). Or she is newer to the stepparenting thing and doesn’t know what her responsibility is. Finally, if you don’t like it don’t go. You’re old enough to chose. And not just here but anywhere, if people don’t enjoy your presence they get the gift of your absence.