My relations with my “adopted” family has been strained. My daughter has resorted to calling me “dumbass”. My ex girlfriend, the mother of my daughter, now ignores me for the most part. She had a boyfriend. It must be a cultural thing. Her brother, who thought of me as his “step father”, told me he does not want me over to his house anymore. He does not live there. My daughter and her baby lives there. Her brother thinks I am inept with everything, unable to make good decisions for my daughter in some cases. The only person who has treated me with respect is my daughter’s sister. No one has much respect for me. Maybe this is because I am on disability? Maybe because of my MI? Maybe they have never considered me a part of my family? Maybe because I have come across as ignorant and helpless? So I think I will stay away from them for awhile. I do not need this crazy family in my life right now. It is a bit much.