Is it normal to not feel any connection with step kids? I am living with my boyfriend and two kids (19 YOF with Autism and 14 YOF). Both kids have behavioral, social and emotional issues. I do not feel any connection and am struggling to be comfortable around them and often find myself getting annoyed at their presence. (not proud to say that but they are driving me nuts)

I just joined, so hi everyone! I'm a mom of two (a 3 year old boy and a 18 month girl), and a stepmom to a 14 year old girl and a 9 year old boy. The 14 year old lives with her mom and we see her every once in a while. The boy was just (literally) thrown into our lives last week, and turned our world upside down.

So, I had a meltdown weekend and I've ended up here...