After all, they started from a place of deception, so why should it be easy for them?

Now her dad is furious and shes wondering if shes a jerk.

Her moms best friend Jen turned out to be her dadssecretlover and the mother of his other children.

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When the truth came out, everything imploded.

OPs mom divorced her dad, cut off Jen, and passed away just a few years later.

Forced to live with her dad and Jen, OP grew up in a household built on lies.

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OPs dad tried to make peace over the years, but the damage was deep and lasting.

Now 17, OP moved out to live with her maternalgrandparents.

OP doesnt see it that way.

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She just cant pretend love fixes everything and turned to an onlinecommunityfor advice.

Is there any hope of her creating the bond she so desperately wants with OP?

We went looking for answers.

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In her article forVeryWellMind, Brittany Loggins writes thatthere are times when its perfectly fine not to forgive someone.

In her article forParents, Kate Bayless suggests several things a stepparent should absolutely steer clear of.

It would seem OPs stepmom is getting it all wrong.

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After all, shes the only one to blame for all the resentment.

Well, her and OPs cheating dad.

Check out the results:

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