Hi all,
what a relief to find this group.
I have just been watching Good Morning Britain and heard step mums suffer more anxiety and depression than biological mothers. This was actually nice to hear. I am 32 and step mum to a now 18yr old and 16 year old both girls, I have no biological children so this was a rapid learning experience. They have been in my life for 3 years and Jake and I are getting married later this year. After having a step mum myself at this age i am hyper sensative to what I can are can’t say knowing well that If I tell them off inappropriately I will never be forgiven 🤣 where as a biological mother can (and she does) what she likes. generally they are good well behaved young adults but my god when those hormones get going I thank god my partner has the patience I don’t. We have a great relationship and family life but it hasn’t been without some very high but very low points for me and my partner just doesn’t understand at all that despite trying and all of my friends are starting there own families with their own biological babies. sometimes I feel like I’m being unreasonable about my feelings as I have zero people close to me in the same situation sooooo huge sorry for this long message but I’m very happy to see you all 😂
Kirstie
Hi OP, welcome to Stepmum Space ❤️
Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
Glad you have found us x
She restarted a college near us this year, so moved in with us for her days at college. After the next two years who knows lol
Welcome. Teen girls can be a nightmare but congrats on your upcoming marriage :) What are the plans for the 18 year old - will she be moving out to uni?