I met with my closest girlfriends twice last week and came away feeling weirdly empty and annoyed. I think I've unravelled what was going on and despite 25yrs of history between us, they don't/can't understand my life and the choices that I've made. Neither of them are parents or step parents and the simple fact is that they don't 'get it'. I feel like an arse trying to explain stepkid 'things' to them and they make me feel, at various times, like an idiot, doormat, amateur, saint...etc etc. I often feel completely isolated because nobody in my life really does 'get it', even my DP (much as he tries).
It really really illustrated to me how much of a help this forum has been over the past year. To have the chance to read about other peoples experiences and hear the advice and opinions has been a bloody lifeline - thanks to everyone - you've really made me feel a whole load less isolated, even if I've never swopped posts with you directly!
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mdoodledoo · 23/03/2011 22:34
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