Just interested in people's opinions and experiences really.
I'm a stepmum and have just had my miracle baby after years of trying and being told I'd never be a mum. I keep hearing people say it's harder once you become a parent yourself.. is this true?
My eldest stepchild lives with us and just before and during pregnancy I really struggled with this, not because I don't want them here, but at 15 the standard teenager attitude and problems kicked in and I think it's harder for a step parent to forgive and forget than it is if it's your own child. I always did forgive and forget and put on a brave face but inside I remained angry at why this child who we've given everything to was so ungrateful.
Anyway we're coming out that stage and actually seeing the lovely funny person from before horrible teenager return and things are much happier at home.
My babies only a few months old, does it become harder to be a step parent?
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Is it harder to be a step-parent when you have your own?
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0MrsP · 25/02/2019 16:33
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