Step son's mother died this morning

[rosamore]

She's been terminally ill for 5 years and up until a few months ago you'd never have known. She had her bad days and she was in excruciating pain half the time but she never let people see it. She only ever wanted to best for her son. She welcomed me into his life (and her own) with open arms and accepted my children with such love (even taking all the children overnight and on holidays when she still could) and affection. Most people aren't so lucky to have a husband with such a remarkable exW and it's unfair that we've all had to lose her so soon.

I'm no where near the woman she was and I have no idea how I can even attempt to fill that gap in my step sons life but I will certainly do my best to make her proud.

If anyone would like to raise a glass to her tonight, it'd be appreciated. She loved a brandy Alexander, and her name was Marina. I don't think she ever understood just how much she was going to be missed.

Off to pull myself together now

Loving her so much will be a huge benefit to him. Having a mum and step mum who hated eavhnother would be much worse.

RIP Marina. Condolences to you and your family rosamore

So sad but so wonderful that you had each other. You really do sound like a wonderful woman too and you must be to have had this relationship with her. Whatever happen, however hard, you have an incredible family and
it will make you stronger. I can't raise a glass of anything but water, but I will certainly do that and light a candle. RIP Marina x

It is SO nice to see a post on here about the ex-W and the wife, WHO GET ALONG.

You both sound like remarkable women who were lucky to have one another in each other's lives.

for your loss. Your step-son is lucky to have two women who adore him.

God bless lovely Marina, sleep tight.🌹
Rosa, you have a beautiful soul.

big hugs

Aww Rosa, thats heartbreaking What a lovely step mum you are. I'm so glad her little family have got you. I'm sure your dss's mum was relieved too. ♥️

Rosamore, what a beautiful tribute to a remarkable sounding woman. I am so sorry for your loss. You sound remarkable too. Let all of you look after each other at this time and the future. RIP Marina x

Such a lovely tribute, RIP Marina

And OP, for you, DSS, your DH and all those who loved her, I'm sorry for your loss.

Raising a glass to Marina

I'm so sorry for your loss Rosa . Sending you and your family strength and love

RIP Marina.

Op. You are lovely.

I will raise a cup of tea to you all.

She sounds like a wonderful woman and so do you. . My thoughts will be with you all especially your DSS.

I don't have the makings of a Brandy Alexander but I do have a split of champagne and I will be raising a glass to Marina and her loving extended family tonight.

You sound like a lovely person OP.

That is so bitter sweet rosamore You and Marina both sound wonderful. You are truly well-placed to support your dss because it comes from a love for both him and his mum.
I wish you all every success on your painful road ahead. I am certain that Marina will have been so reassured knowing her precious boy will be loved and cared for by you and his df.
And for you minmooch .

Raises a glass to Marina

RIP Marina. to you OP.

I'm so sorry for your family's loss, Rosamore. Marina sounds like a very special lady and I can tell her loss will be felt deeply.

From another stepmother, you both sound like shining examples in our role and I really admire you both. What a wonderful family example, you, your husband and Marina have set all your kids. There should be more like the three of you.

Raising a glass to two special ladies tonight, Rosamore and Marina.

To Marina and those who love her x x

Rest in peace Marina

This happened in our family and my lovely stepson needed me but I tried hard to just be there and not overstep the mark.

He is in his late 20's now, this tragedy was ten years ago, and we are very close, in fact we are just as close as I am with my own son. We all still wish his mum was alive though.

Wishing you all love and strength to get through. You will do the right things for him as you are a good woman. x

RIP Marina, so sorry for your family’s loss op

RIP Marina.

You sound wonderful op

Oh my goodness

I’m raising a

So sorry for your loss, wishing you all strength

You sound like a lovely person, OP, as does Marina. Thinking of your stepson.