Hi name change as outing.
I have 3 dc from previous relationship. 17, 15 & 13.
Their father sadly passed away unexpectedly last summer. He has children with his partner ages 11 and 7.
Since his passing it has been quite difficult to maintain the relationship between the children and their half siblings . My eldest ds has visited his step mum and brothers a handful of times as it’s just a short train journey away. I have sent cards for birthdays, Xmas etc as I usually do anyway. Myself and my ex had a very good relationship he is sorely missed by all of us including my current partner . I had what I thought was a good relationship with his partner but since his passing I haven’t really heard from her . I have checked in on her numerous times to see how her and kids are doing . I offered we take all the kids to my holiday home for a few days together. I sometimes get a short reply and sometimes none at all. Should I just stop ? Maybe she just wants to move on with her life . My youngest is finding it quite hard as he was quite close to her and one half brother in particular.
Has anyone been in a similar situation before ?