To The Childless Stepmom Part 2.

A stepmom lovingly shows up knowing she won't be number one, and that's a heartache people don't seem to understand.

You knew the children were a priority. You knew the mom would always be their mom...

But did you anticipate feeling like you're at the bottom of the list?

We have to manage sharing attention with our stepkids. They deserve that time with their parent - yet we battle the feelings of wanting to feel included and valued. We invest our energy and care into our stepkids - only to experience the jolt to the heart when they run to their

mom. No matter how much we give, sacrifice, and show up…she will always be their number one. It stings sometimes, right?

These are the invisible emotions stepmoms carry. There's an ache in our hearts to be at the top of the list. To be seen, and loved and valued. To be someone's world, number one

and safe space. We deserve that.

This dynamic may be inherent - but your feelings matter. You deserve to feel important. You're not a placeholder; you're the missing piece.

I see your heartache.

I feel your heartache.

You're not alone.

{Taken from Radicalstepmomspodcast}