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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If the bio parent (crazy ex-wife) is there: NO. If she is not there: ALWAYS! It works for us, because she lives out of state, has no custody, and maybe attends two events per year. [b]I am more of a parent than she will ever be[/b].[/quote]

Her child doesn't think that. Her child wishes it was mommy doing all that, not you.[/quote]

Not in this case. Mommy has untreated mental health issues (refuses treatment) and is unable to take of herself or the child. [/quote]

This may be true - bioMom may be unable to care or think about child, but you realize child still wishes mom would do these things even if you are a nice stepmom.

My ex-spouse has mental illness. He is not a great dad and has no custody, but I encourage him to visit and spend time with kids.  They love him even if they are frustrated sometimes.  My DS is even old enough that he has sad even a bad dad is better than no dad.

I encourage you to rein in your hostility to bioMom and foster what contact you can.  It's not a mothering competition.  [/quote]

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