I've been my stepmother for twenty years and she still hasn't acknowledged that I exist when she talks about my father's children, like I'm not part of his life story.
More people experience this than they realize.
The persistence of rejection across decades forces you to accept that some people will never expand their definition of family to include you.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.