
12/07/2025
8 years.
8 years of showing up.
Cheering from the sidelines, celebrating wins (big and small), navigating tough talks, sharing dinners, vacations, laughs, life lessons…
Being a stepmom has been the most unexpected, challenging, and beautiful adventure of my life.
When I came into their world, I made a choice:
To show up.
Not just when it was easy.
But when there was pushback, silence, attitude, resistance.
I stayed. I showed up. I stayed consistent.
And now?
We have a relationship that’s deeper than I ever could’ve imagined.
Was it always easy? Absolutely not.
I wanted to walk away more times than I’ll admit.
But then I realized, that’s just parenthood.
Every parent hits that wall. Every parent wonders if they’re getting it right.
And that truth made the tough moments a little softer.
The memories a little sweeter.
And my love a whole lot stronger.
Being a stepmom isn’t “hard.”
It’s just a choice.
A choice of how much love you’re willing to give.
And I’m so glad I give it everything.
- Jenelle 🫶🏽