I am new here so here's my back story.

I am 40 yrs old and I have no biological children and didn't really want children. I like my dogs better than most people. I met my SO back in March of 2015 (he is my soul mate and love of my life) and moved in with him in Dec 2015. I met his 3 kids (SD-20, SS-16, & SD9) after a few months of us dating. I held out for awhile because I didn't want to rush things. We all get along great. I was worried about that since you all know how it is 99% of the time when an outsider comes in. We actually have custody of SS16 and SD9 is with us about 85% of the time if not more. SD20 even comes over once a week to have dinner with us.

It's the BM that I have issue with. For one she would rather dump her kids off at their Great Grandmothers house when it's her weekend or back with SO and I if we don't have other plans. SD9 got hurt and she called me instead of her BM. Of course I went and got her (it was just a bruised arm)but when I asked her why she didn't call her BM she said it's because she knew I would be there. This broke my heart. I don't understand how a mother can ignore her children like this. My mother was my best friend (once I became an adult) and I couldn't imagine wanting anyone but her when I am hurt or sick. Hell I still would love to be able to talk to her about all of the stuff going on in my life.

There is a lot more I need to vent about but that will have to wait till another time. I am at work right now and when I get home have to pack and get ready to leave for vacation in the morning.