Now Introducing the Step-Siblings!

Remember the movie Stepbrothers?


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Minus being forty years old, this is actually a pretty accurate depiction of having stepsiblings.

After my dad married my stepmother, I was given the gift of two stepbrothers. I had always had a sister so I was not use to this. I could tell my dad was happy to finally have some other guys around the house. Yet I still did all the hard work. I cut grass, painted fences, pulled weeds, and even put down tiles. On top of this, I played soccer, and got good grades every day. Even though I did these things, it was as if it was not enough. My stepbrothers still got more recognition than me.

It is a love-hate relationship. Just like having a regular brother or sister. When you are first introduced, it is very awkward, like "who are these strange kids?" and you may even have the thoughts that you don't want to share your home with them. This is very common. The problems underlying in stepchildren are not always that the stepchildren won't get along. It is also who will get recognized the most.

I love both of my stepbrothers, and they know I will do anything for them. But standing in their shadows is not a place I would like to linger in forever. I never had a problem with my stepbrothers as we always will stand up for each other. If there are problems with a parent or stepparent, a stepsibling may be your go-to, because they know exactly what you're going through.

This is one of the best things I got out of my stepparent situation. If you are reading this E and N, remember that I do love you, stay strong, and work hard.