I am very far from an evil step-mother. In fact I think I’m pretty awesome. You can ask my step-daughter Bella if you want. It’s hard for me to understand step-parents that have issues and/or drama with the ex/biological parent. I know some ex-partners are jerks but put your crap aside for the sake of you kid. Check your old relationship baggage at the door please. Right from the start Bella’s mother and I got along. She loved her kid and I respected her role as the MOM. That was it. I love my step-daughter as if she were my own daughter but I leave the real parenting and decision-making to her parents. She respects me as an adult that loves the shit out of her and wants her safe. I give my opinion when asked but try not to cross any boundaries. I’m grateful and damn lucky to have Bella in my life.
