The role of a stepmother is almost always a complicated one?you are working to create a family system that works for you, you?re loving and helping to raise a child you didn?t give birth to, and all the while trying to know when it?s best for you to step aside and let the children?s biological parents take center stage. It is a tricky, confusing position to be in, as stepmotherhood often requires a lot of the sacrifices of traditional motherhood without the appreciation and universal understanding of your parenting role.
This overwhelm is almost never felt more strongly for stepmothers than on Mother?s Day?a holiday meant to celebrate the amazing mothers in our lives! But where do stepmoms fit in" Finding out may be something you?re dreading rather than excitedly awaiting! Of course, Mother?s Day is an emotional day for many, many people?those who have a strained relationship with their mother, those with deceased parents, or those, like me, who are stepmothers. It?s almost impossible to fully explain to others the intricate dance this role has to play, but if you are a stepmom, here are some ways to make your day more positive and less stressful.
Communicate Your Expectations to Your Partner
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