MamaJD: “Steps” As Important As Real Father

My biological father is a sperm donor and that is all. I have met him over the phone. I have visited with my biological grandfather in person and we correspond sometimes. They are not around for the day-to-day give-and-take of a familial relationship. They are not “fathers” to me even though “technically” they are fathers. My sperm donor did not raise me. He is not on my list of people to call when I want to share good news or need some advice, which are key ingredients to filling the fatherly shoes — MamaJD .

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Question: How would you describe your immediate family: 1. traditional and functioning well, 2. tradition but dysfunctional, 3. blended, 4. estranged, or 5. other?