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Episode Summary

In this episode, Katie talks to Rose* (not her real name), a full-time stepmum to a 13-year-old girl. Rose shares openly about the jealousy and resentment she felt in the early days, the challenges of living with a “Disney Dad,” and the emotional work it took to reach a place where she and her stepdaughter now have a close, genuine friendship.

This is an honest, relatable conversation for any stepmum who has ever struggled with being full-time, feeling resentful, losing themselves in the role, or wondering if things will ever feel easier.

In This Episode We Explore

• What it’s really like to be a full-time stepmum
• Early jealousy, resentment and emotional overwhelm
• The impact of a partner “Disney Dadding”
• Feeling unsure of your place in the home
• How resentment can build when you’re doing the day-to-day work
• The pressure to be patient, understanding and endlessly flexible
• Bonding slowly with a stepdaughter
• What helped Rose and her stepdaughter grow into friendship
• Why these challenges are so common for stepmums

These themes reflect the most common things stepmums search for when they’re feeling lost, overwhelmed or unsupported.

If This Resonates
For boundaries support, emotional tools and stepmum-specific guidance, visit: https://stepmumspace.com

Who This Episode Is For

• Full-time stepmums
• Stepmums dealing with resentment, jealousy or guilt
• Anyone struggling with bonding or connection
• Women navigating “Disney Dad” dynamics
• Stepmums feeling overwhelmed or unseen
• Listeners looking for honest, real stepmum stories

Helpful Links
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