Whatta Mighty, Mighty Good Man!

Isla

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Do you have any good step parent/bad step parent stories?

You hear about step parents being horrible quite often, and my oldest daughter does have an awful step mom to go with her awful biological dad. Let's just say it was bad enough for her to need a mental health counselor to get over what they put her through. She never has to see them again if she doesn't want to, thank goodness.

What you don't hear as much about are those step parents who really care about their step kids and do their best to raise them with love.

My daughter left to go on vacation with my brother's family today, and my husband actually came home for lunch so he could see her before she left. That might not seem like a big deal, but to a girl whose biological father hardly acknowledges that she exists, it means the world. :)

So, I just wanted to brag about my man and the kind of awesome father he is.... Yay, Mr Isla!

:) :) :) :) :)

 

pyonir

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my parents are still together :Q

it was rough for a little bit there.
 

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My mother's step dad treated her like more of a daughter than her own father. And even as a "Step" grandpa, he shows more affection and support for us grandchildren than our actual biological grandparents.
 

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Lifer
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I have a half sister who is technically a step-child to my father. I've never ever considered her anything but my sister (not half) and I know that he's always just thought of her as one of his own.
 

pyonir

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well i guess i could throw in that my mom was married before. she had 4 kids with the other dude and all those kids are now grown up and call my dad, 'dad'. so i guess he is a good step father. he basically got together with a woman that had 4 young kids already and took on the responsibility. then had two more kids down the road.
 

Yeeny

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My brother is in reality my half brother, and my dad raised him as his own. (he has always been and will always be my brother though, in my book) My brother is also mentally handicapped and autistic, so it was not an easy job he took on, but he did it willingly, and never treated him any differently than my other brother or I. Isn't it wonderful when you see that? That is truly unconditional love at its finest. :D
 

Isla

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hi adul! :D

Ah, it's nice to hear that my husband is in good company. Anyone can make a baby but it takes someone exceptional to raise a child with love and care.

Yay for good step parents!

<----very happy today

:) :) :)
 

HayZeus 2000

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Good for the Mr. and yay for you and your family! It's nice to see you happy-you deserve it! :D

Oyyy, I'm getting deja vu now... :confused:
 

Aquaman

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Woo Hoo for Mr. Isla :D :D :D

To me........ all children are to be loved :D Weither they are your own or someone elses :D

ps. have not seen you on line for a while :D Good to see you posting.

Cheers,
Aquaman