They don’t ask us to be their parent. We didn’t have to become their step-parent. We could have said no and walked the other way. But no. We knew it would be a challenge. A very different but difficult challenge. They will always test the waters no matter the age or circumstance. To actually be a parent does not take blood or DNA. In fact it takes love to be parent. And not the fake love either, the real love. It can be stressful. Yes words will be exchanged but at the end of the day, you will always still love them. As a step-parent yes we limited on what we can and cannot do. Especially with education, punishments, medical etc. At times being a step-parent may seem more just like a babysitting job just married. But the more you are there are for the child the better they are and the better you are. We give so much and receive so little back. We get disrespected, deal with stress, try our hardest, having breaking points, even mental breakdowns, but we still keep pushing through. The life of a step-parent is not for everyone. But for those of us who are a step-parent keep up the good work. You are doing great even though it may seem like you’re at a stand still, you are strong and an amazing parent. Life as a step-parent is not easy. But we all keep trying. We hurt and bleed just like a normal parent. Sometimes harder only because we don’t see out child as a step-child, we see them as OUR child. I have two step-kids myself and I don’t call them my step-kids, I call them my kids or my son or my daughter. To me I am a parent. Yes they have two parents already who still love them I am just the bonus the parent in this family. Being a step-parent is a blessing in more ways than one. I wouldn’t change a thing about it. Well maybe a few but only for more good. Like being able to do educational, medical, punishment, all the things a regular parent gets to do that we can’t. We wake up and take care of the child from the time we wake up to the time we go to bed. And even then, we still getup through the night to check on the kids to make sure that they are okay and are still sound asleep safe in their beds. We also love to spoil our kids a lot. Step-parents do not get the recognition that we deserve. Being a step-parent is not easy. It is a full day’s work with its challenges. We also try to keep peace between both birth parents and that makes it even harder. But we still try. Sometimes, its the step-parent that actually cares the most about the kids. And we love them with all of our hearts. Life as a step-parent is special thing that only those who truly love with all of their hearts get to experience.
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