Quote Originally Posted by Tuckervill View Post
As someone has said, it's not uncommon for the relationships of biological parent/child to disintegrate, as well, or never even get started very well. Disabuse yourself of any notions that you somehow failed these kids or that biological parents automatically have it all together.
Well said, Tuckerville especially when bacarver tried hard.

And alot of families with natural children if one looks at a whole family tree, there is at least 1 (or more) somewhat dysfunctional family relationship(s) that could be improved or person that needs help. But person can't/doesn't want to change.