Posting this for step parents who struggle.

I always see posts that dont last long on here where step parents are struggling and people comment rude and hateful things. All I have to say is, you're doing the best you can. Blended families are almost never perfect and amazing, it is a damn struggle. I should know, I have two step children whom I love dearly but find myself and SO struggling especially when the communication between bio mom and dad isnt the best and teaching these children right from wrong despite them deliberately disobeying. It's time to cut step parents some slack not everyone is the same, not every step parent feels the same like the others do. Sometimes we struggle and sometimes we get pushed to our limits. (I've posted something before about advice that was desperately needed but deleted post due to the rudest comment I've ever recieved on this app) Take a deep breath and keep on going, it will get better despite the struggles you may be going through. Someone who decides and wants to be in a child's life whom isnt theirs is truly special and not always the easiest, so give yourself a pat on the back especially if you're a women who is TTC at the same time. You are NOT a bad step parent for not calling that child yours and specifically saying "step child" , you are NOT a bad step parent for struggling with certain issues, you are NOT a bad step parent for second guessing and you are sure NOT a bad step parent for not wanting the bio mom to talk to your SO despite talking about the child(ren) .You're doing your best and should take more credit! ❤