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K.Lynn's avatar

Thank you so so much for this! I am a new step mom of nearly a year. I am 25 and my now daughter is nearly 11 and looks nothing like me. People assume we are sisters, I've had strangers question if I'm lying when I say I am her mother and say I'm too young (I look 18 and she in her teens), and it's both uncomfortable and lonely at times because we are doing our best to learn how to be a family. <3 So. Thank. You.

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The Braver Mom's avatar

Oh I think that is so cool! To be mistaken as sisters. Thanks for reading! There are a lot of lonely moments in the journey and you pine for someone to at least talk to. Just visit this space or shoot me a message for anything. Whatever the day has in store, carry on with grace. ♥️

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K.Lynn's avatar

Thank you so much!!!! I so appreciate this little space you created 💛

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Maria Hanley's avatar

Your sense of humor is wonderful. I suppose a few of these are "if you don't laugh, you might cry" moments, so good for you for shining a light on the humanity of all involved in these various situations. Great read.

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The Braver Mom's avatar

yes! That is a good way of putting it. That's what goes on actually. 😅Thank you for reading.

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Deborah T. Hewitt's avatar

This is a great read! You walked me through hard step-parent reality set under the umbrella of love and patience, which is a mother's gift to her children.

Thank you 🙏🏻

Have a blessed week. ox

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The Braver Mom's avatar

Thanks Deborah! Have a blessed week too. 🙏

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