The Resilient Living Podcast

Resilience in Step Parenting: Shoutout to the Hardest Job!

February 08, 2022 Terrilyn Episode 5
The Resilient Living Podcast
Resilience in Step Parenting: Shoutout to the Hardest Job!
Show Notes

In this episode, we talk about the hardest job I ever had. Stepmom. The reason this job was the hardest was because I was always reminded of who I am not. I understood early in my marriage that my step-children did not need another mom. It was one of the best realizations that I have had because I didn't think I was a replacement or being punished because these children were here before I was. I believe that the relationship that my husband had before me was none of my business and to this day, it still isn't any of my business.


I never called my children "step" and I found myself excited about little people that I had an opportunity to influence. I have often told them that the difference between them and their younger siblings is time. I have spent more time with the younger children. Everything isn't always easy, but it is worth it. I have 3 additional people to love and be loved by.


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