My Stepmom Demanded I Call Her ‘Mom’ — So I Showed Her What Being a Real Parent Looks Like
When my new stepmom asked me to call her “Mom,” I didn’t argue. I just watched. She thought she could replace my real mom overnight. On her birthday, I gave her what she wanted. Dad sat at the table reading, silent as usual. I was on the couch, quiet too. “You got homework?” he asked….