Hi all, I've been lurking around here for the past year or so and haven't introduced myself. I belonged to another step-mom's board, but there was so much catfights and name calling that I never really posted and felt unwelcome. I love this board much better and have a lot of appreciation for the ladies here and all their support and encouragement and that they UNDERSTAND. Being a stepmom is the hardest thing I've ever done and it's a challenge that can break you down if you let it. I will start by saying that I've been with DH for 3 years, married for 1. SS is 10 and we get along most of the time The BM is a consant source of problems in my marriage. My DH is angry and bitter about the things she has done to him and still continues to treat him like crap and is mean to him and is jealous of me. She is very greedy and selfish and admits that she hangs on desperately to custody because she needs the money. That's all I will say for now. I will do my best to give advice or just support when I can. I will have my BM, DH or SS vent days because this board allows it. Thanks for reading and I look forward to getting to know all of you