StepMom Magazine had a discussion on facebook that was interesting. I am going to repost it here with my answer.
"Role ambiguity is a common issue for stepmoms. It is intensified by social expectations that stepmothers should love children "as their own" yet not "overstep" any maternal boundaries. A challenging balancing act! How do you find peace and achieve balance in your role?" StepMom Magazine, Facebook
UM, I try to ignore the social expectations as best as I can a do what I think is right. While I never wanted to step on BM's toes and usurp her role (like I ever could??) it seems that my just being with her ex-husband and in their son's life has done just that so what is a woman to do? I am not going to disappear and neither is the kids father so BM and society will just have to to like it or lump it. I do what I think is best, all the while trying my hardest to protect my stepson from any 'parenting issues'.
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