Ahh, step parenting… I love it.

I see a lot of people complaining or venting their struggles on this subreddit, which I understand that’s it’s primary function - to provide and seek support.

HOWEVER

I just want make a change and say, even with whatever hardship comes with the role of being a step dad (or any step parent) I absolutely adore my step daughter (3.5 years old) and we have an incredible relationship. The hardest part is her having to leave each week and that she isn’t actually my child. We don’t have any other kids on either side, but I would do anything to have a child with my partner, she is the love of my life! Sometimes I get jealous of these things, but I feel like that’s pretty understandable. We have the best time as a family and I wouldn’t change it for the world. I love it SO MUCH. I didn’t even want kids before meeting my partner either, that’s the funny part. But I enjoy taking part in every bit of the parenting. The sleep problems, the life lessons, the entertaining, the tantrums etc etc etc. I wouldn’t change any of it for the world and all I want to do is love her and he’ll her grow into the best version of herself.

Anyone else feel this?