Mother’s Day as a Stepmom: Honoring Yourself Authentically
Mother’s Day can be an emotional rollercoaster for stepmoms. I still remember my very first one—hoping for a simple card, a small acknowledgment that I mattered. Instead, I got nothing. No mention, no nod, no recognition. And what stung the most? Someone else was acknowledged.
I didn’t speak up. I held back my feelings. And by the end of the day, I broke down in tears. My son, only a child, felt my sadness and acted out. Looking back, I realize I had placed expectations on people who barely knew me. I hadn’t yet found my place in the family, let alone earned the space to be celebrated.
Now, years later, I understand that Mother’s Day doesn’t have to fit into one mold. In this blog, I share what I’ve learned about honoring your role, setting boundaries, and creating celebrations that reflect you—not what others expect.
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je suis contente, Claudette, que tu aies pris le temps et l’énergie pour dire à ta mère que tu l’aimes. Je sens que tu réalises que malgré les différences de personalités, d’opinions, de goûts, de méthodes de communications, et d’histoires personnelles, deux personnes peuvents s’aimer et se respecter.
je t’aime!