I Am His Daughter By Choice
Dear Pop, I used to dread Father’s Day. Seeing all these families celebrating their dads—it felt like salt in a wound after losing my father. The…
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Here’s to the Stepparents Who Show Up
When I was two, my parents’ marriage ended. It was over before I was even born, sadly. He left for other women and another life, living…
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To the Stepparents Who Love Their Bonus Kids So Well—Thank You
Last summer, I was trying to back up our lawn tractor with a trailer on it. If you’ve ever tried to back up a trailer, you know that it’s…
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No Step, Just Daddy
Being pregnant and having my daughter was the happiest time of my life. I had a loving support system, and my baby and I were safe and healthy. But,…
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What Happens To The Unmarried Stepmother That Breaks Up With The Father Of Her Stepchild?
Everyone goes through a really bad breakup at some point. You go through a period of mourning where you feel like nothing will ever be the same…
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