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Ask Amy: Stepchildren skipped my mother’s funeral
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Dear Amy: My stepchildren have not expressed their condolences in any way, and both skipped the funeral. I then saw them two days later and they did not address it at all.

He has two children from a previous marriage, both in their mid-20s.We have a really nice time with his children. We regularly talk/check in with them, and I believe we have a good relationship.My stepchildren have not expressed their condolences in any way, and both skipped the funeral.My feelings are very hurt, but I’m not sure they should be.

Your late-mother was onto something about people in their mid-20′s. They are expected to assume mature behavior – because they are adults. But if they don’t know what to do in a given situation , they tend to avoid it. They can say, “I’m so sorry for your loss,” or even, “I know this is a hard time for you, but I don’t really know what to say.” An acknowledgment will help you to feel less lonely and invisible.

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