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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op back. I never say half siblings for reasons noted above. I could just say “we have him and I’m a step mom to his 2 older siblings” or some variation, but I hate the”step” word. It just doesn’t accurately convey my feelings. It sounds so cold and distant. I wish there was a better word. That’s why I avoid it altogether! [/quote] Hmm...some kids call their step parent "bonus mom" or "bonus dad" - could you say "I have one, plus 2 bonus kids" or whatever?[/quote] absolutely not. there is nothing wrong with the word "stepmother" or "stepfather." avoiding it makes it seem like you're engaged in some kind of overcompensating defense mechanism. if eventually your stepchild wants to give you a different title - let it come naturally from them. [/quote]
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