When I turned 18, I decided to give my stepmom the greatest surprise of her life — something I had been planning for years. She had always been there for me, and now, it was my turn to give back. When my mom died when I was 11, life seemed like a never-ending storm. My dad, overwhelmed by his own sadness, found hope in a new woman and eventually married her. That’s how Olivia, my stepmom, entered my life. She became more than just a new person at home. She was a steady support for me, always giving love and help when I needed it. But now, my dad has died and left me the house,so I asked my stepmom and her daughter (13) to leave so that I move in. My stepmom said,“I’ve lived here for 12 years! This is MY home!” So I put their things out. But the next day, I got a call from my dad’s attorney. When my stepmom went to the restroom my dad folded up a few $100 bills and slipped them under the table into my hand and whispered, “just between us.” He wanted to help me pay for his only daughter’s wedding. These are 16 of the biggest things that surprised me when I became a stepmom. The ex-wife would still be involved in my partner’s life. Looking back, I should have realized his ex would still be involved in his life, but I was surprised when I found out they texted regularly.
7 Unexpected Things That Happened When My Stepmom and I...
When I turned 18, I decided to give my stepmom the greatest surprise of her life — something I had been planning for years. She had always been there for me, an...
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