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Hi Helen, I‘m a step mum to a 10 year old boy, but no bio children. I often feel the same, although I was diagnosed with cervical cancer earlier this year (although now I’m in remission, yay!) but I worry it may or has affected my chances of bio children, which is hard to deal with on top of everything else! Happy to chat, you’re not alone! L xx

You’re definitely not alone, there’s a secret society of us step mums. We’ve got to have each other’s backs. I’ve got a step son who is 9, and a bio mum to two ours babies who are 2 1/2 and 5 months. It’s so so hard, so complex, so conflicting and so isolating. if I hadn’t found these online step mum communities and podcasts I think I would have lost my mind! Always happy to chat if you need an understanding ear x

Hi lovely, you are not alone. I don’t have a biological child but have been a step mum for the past 10 years, my stepdaughter is 14 so add teenage years to the mix, so have dealt with the rollercoaster of emotions that comes with. I know I’m not in the same situation but happy to chat/support where I can xx

I think it’s the same for everyone isn’t it, so many emotions we go through weekly! You are definitely never alone and it’s always great just to hear someone else is in the same boat 😁 I am 33 year old stepmum to 9 year old stepdaughter been in her life since she was 4 and currently expecting ours baby. So I am fully prepared for many more emotions to come in the next few months!

I’m 36 year old step mum to an 8 year old girl and mum to 18 month old boy. happy to chat x

Hi Helen,

I am also a step mum to my step daughter who's nearly 6. I have been in your life since she was 2.5 years old.

We also have a 5 week old ours baby.

I can totally relate to everything you have mentioned. Would be great to connect and chat if you would like. X

Hi Helen. I’m 31, 4 year old stepson and often feel the same feelings that you mentioned. Would love to connect. X