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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a step mom. I introduce myself as such. I have a very close relationship with my step kids now, but I went in making sure they knew I wasn't trying to take their mom's place and making sure they knew I respected that primary relationship. I thought of myself more like a close aunt who kept them safe, respected their limited time with their dad, and who had fun with them. I don't really care about labels, though, I cared more about building the relationships in a way and at a pace that felt comfortable to the kids, who were 5-11 when I met them. It took a long time to become close. And maybe that was my initial distance. I don't know. But all is good today. [/quote]
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