I've wondered that myself over the past year or two--it absolutely sucks to be discarded, especially when you have no idea why. I'm so sorry to hear this, and so sorry that your year began with someone going out of their way to cause pain.
Thank you. I'm fine now. All of you propped me right back up again and gave me the right perspective, as always. And, of course the Stepkids - StepAdults - are more than likely expressing pain and not trying to inflict pain. Happy New Year.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac