I debated whether to comment or not, because when this kind of subject comes up I come off angry and bitter...
But, I find the fact that society thinks that you can shut off feelings, emotions, and LOVE for a child that isn't technically *yours* is cruel.
Just because someone didn't *have* the child doesn't mean our love doesn't count. And that these children can be ripped from our lives based on the fact that we are *only* stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, or just people who care is the worst thing that has happened to me and it sounds like it has left a hole in your heart as well.
This is another holiday that is not on my top ten. :/
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But, I find the fact that society thinks that you can shut off feelings, emotions, and LOVE for a child that isn't technically *yours* is cruel.
Just because someone didn't *have* the child doesn't mean our love doesn't count. And that these children can be ripped from our lives based on the fact that we are *only* stepmothers, aunts, grandmothers, or just people who care is the worst thing that has happened to me and it sounds like it has left a hole in your heart as well.
This is another holiday that is not on my top ten. :/