Thanksgiving family politics - help needed [View All]

Here it is….

Every other year, I spend Thanksgiving with my father and his family. When my mother and stepfather starting having problems in their marriage, my mom would go with me as she and my father are on good terms, and she has been friends with my aunts since childhood.

My mother and stepfather divorced several years ago, and she moved to the Caribbean. My stepfather still lives locally. I visit with him, have him over to dinner, try to maintain a relationship with him.

Now, my stepfather has now asked me why he should not be included in the Thanksgiving with my father’s family. What am I supposed to say? I am not even going to approach my aunt with this, as I know her response will not be inclusive, as m aunts do not care for him.

Any help out there?