Feel free to let it rip. You have a right to be frustrated and I know how it's often easier to vent on here than it is to our in real life people. We are here to listen. (((Hugs)))

My step son has been with me since he was 3 and his mother ran off to be with a man in another state and then disappeared. He will be 17 next month. My son is on the autism spectrum and was completely non verbal when I met him. He has been the biggest blessing and I feel so sorry for his mom missing out on how awesome he is. He might struggle to be self sufficient due to his unique challenges and might live with us forever. Some kids have issues which keep them dependent longer than one would expect. When we sign on to marry a spouse with exsisting kids, we sometimes get more than we bargained for, for a variety of reasons. I hope you and your family can come together for the benefit of all but if you need to leave to save your sanity I doubt anyone here would blame you. And if you just need to vent to maintain some sanity, we are here and hear you. (((Hugs)))