When you think of having a stepmother, your brain automatically goes to the wicked stepmother from Cinderella, who treated her stepdaughter like a slave, or the evil queen from Snow White, who really wanted her heart in a box. But life doesn't have to be ugly. In fact, a number of moms and children out there are discovering that the other woman in their ex's or dad's lives don't have hairy warts on their noses. Just ask Audrey Nicole, who isn't intimidated by her ex's girlfriend. She's actually grateful that she's around because she shows Audrey's daughter lots of love when they spend time together.
Divorced mom Audrey Nicole could have chosen to feel bitter about her ex husband's girlfriend.
But she's anything but. she's grateful for the fact that her ex-husband's girlfriend is so kind and loving to her daughter Riley whenever she goes to visit her dad. Now Audrey wants to spread a little more love and a little less hate thanks to the other woman in her ex's life.
It wasn't long before other people started posting their inspirational stories about "the other woman" in their kids lives in Audrey's comment section.
It's rare that the ex and "the other woman" can get along this well. Most would certainly prefer to tear each other apart on social media, which is why it's a beautiful surprise to see parents focus on raising their children happily and healthily, and focusing less on fighting over past resentments.
Lizzy Barrett even proved that being a stepmom is as much of a challenge as being a bio-mom. But it's painfully obvious that she's just full of love and also that family isn't always about blood.
Of course, not every relationship is smooth sailing between a mom and a stepmom.
After all, it's almost traditional that the current and the former have to have some disagreements. But what's important is that they make it through in the end, like Angie Sewalson's two moms did.
Actions can have a profound impact on children growing up.
This is why it's essential that everyone involved, particularly the moms and stepmoms, have a beautiful and positive attitude.
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