Thank you for your essay. I felt your pain in every word. Please dom't give up on your stepson. He is young and confused. He is depression isn't helping matters either. When he contacts you again, just focus on telling him that he is loved and missed. Remind him of all those fond memories you two shared when he was a child. Remind him of all the fun he had with you. Keep mentioning the positive. Trust and pray that he will come back to you.