For some, a step-parent can be like a real parent, especially if they end up being adopted by them. For others, a step-parent will never replace their real mom or dad, which is also perfectly okay. Things can get complicated when the relationship between a step-parent and stepchild isn't living up to expectations.
A teenage Reddit user opened up about how her stepmom wants to replace her real mom, who died years ago. According to the teenager, the woman will never be her mother, and will never be the most important woman in her life. After she told this to her stepmom, both she and the teen's dad were angry. Now, she's wondering if she was wrong for saying so, and asked the AITI community for advice.
