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No, I Don’t Love Each Kid the Same

August 5, 2026

It’s crazy to think that this summer will mark three years of being in my stepkids’ lives. Although I didn’t “officially” become their stepmom until April of 2025 when I got married, I think even their mom would agree that my step-parenting role began long before that. When my husband and I met, we both … More No, I Don’t Love Each Kid the Same

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A Stepmom’s Struggle with Mother’s Day

May 6, 2026

That first Mother’s Day as a stepmom stirred up lots of complicated feelings of jealousy and guilt and shame. I was envious of all of the moms who got to have a completely ordinary day, seemingly oblivious to how lucky they were to be able to be with their kids every single day. … More A Stepmom’s Struggle with Mother’s Day

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I’m Megan, a mom, twin mom, and stepmom to a total of five kids. This blog is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, pregnancy, blended family life, and balancing it all with your own identity and goals, so no one has to feel like they're walking this journey alone.

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