OK so I think that I need to switch gears. Initially, I wanted to start a dialogue for stepparents. I think that I turned into a ranter. Sorry.

There are times when I feel so alone while dealing with this. I don't know many stepparents and the ones that I do know don't feel the way that I do. Most don't look at their step children as their children. There are some that think of the kids as just an extra mouth to feed on the weekend. I think of my stepson as my son. But you already know that.

The feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming. There are times I want to throw in the towel. My son is what keeps me going. I could never let his mother take me out of his life. I try to be neutral but it is hard when your hand is forced by actions of the other parent. I want to make changes in not only the laws, but with the way that people think. It is so important that the parents remember that the child sees it even if they think they are doing and saying things when the kids are not around. Body language is louder then words.

Anyway, I guess that is enough for today. Talk to you soon.