The issue focused on my stepmom's ex-husband. They have been divorced for several years, but they still live together. My step-mom now lives with my step-dad, but has made an effort to try to help him get out of his emotional mess by paying his mortgage and helping him get his business going again. 
 
 My step-mom made an effort to help him get out of his emotional mess by paying his mortgage and helping him get his business going again. 
 
 My step-mom used to own a business that made clothing for children,