Can I share with you what happened with my stepchild today?

[ChompingHell]

I just had to share this with someone because I'm so chuffed!

I've wrote on here before about how I've struggled, not with DSC themselves, but just the general hiccups of being a stepmother, blended family etc...

I've really tried hard to keep a respectful distance whilst being welcoming, kind, interested etc... And I've developed a nice little bond with DSC.

Today though, they asked for a hug! For the first time ever.

It's only something small of course but I just feel so happy and like I might be starting to get the hang of this.

I know there may be issues in the future, other bumps in the road but for today I just wanted to share something special

That's so lovely. You are obviously taking a great approach and forming a good bond. Its nice to hear of someone putting the child first.

I know blending families can be massively stressful so its great to hear a positive story.

Aah good for you, you're doing a great job.

brilliant, it is really difficult especially if (like myself) you don't have children of your own.

It's taken me on a learning curve for sure :-)

You sound lovely, and patient. Always nice to read the positive stories.

Thank you for indulging me in my little jump for joy

I, of course, must act like it's totally normal and not make a big fuss in real life as not to scare them away 😂

But yes, it made do a little skip after they'd left!

Sometimes i feel like steparenting is like playing a computer game with a zillion levels. You definitely just moved up a level ;-)

Congratulations! I remember my first hug, the joy is wonderful.

It's a tough gig being a step, you're clearly doing a great job

This is great!!! It’s so good to see positive and lovely things with step parents on here!