Aug. 20th, 2023

swingandswirl: cartoon drawing of a confused-looking owl, with 'WTF' on top (wtfowl)
[personal profile] swingandswirl
Y'all, what even is this.

Carolyn Hax is away. The following first appeared Oct. 11, 2009.
Dear Carolyn: My husband’s ex just had a baby, making me one of few stepmothers who get to start from scratch. Because of this rare opportunity, I would like to hope we have a chance at a relationship most stepchildren don’t have with their stepparents. I would like the baby to call me “Mom” instead of “Kelly” and to view me as a third parent, not an interloper.

However, the current custody arrangement is tilted severely in the ex’s favor because she is breastfeeding. I think I will lose this special opportunity if we don’t get to spend any time with the baby till she’s a toddler. Should I urge my husband to petition for split custody?

— Anonymous

Profile

Agony Aunt

July 2025

S M T W T F S
   1 23 45
6 789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  

Most Popular Tags

Style Credit

Expand Cut Tags

Expand All Cut TagsCollapse All Cut Tags
Page generated Jul. 8th, 2025 08:47 am
Powered by Dreamwidth Studios