Mother Struggles with Kids Calling Stepmom ‘Mom’ After Husband’s Betrayal

A mother is faced with a difficult situation when her children ask if they can call their stepmom ‘mom.’ Two years ago, her husband left her for her best friend after 20 years of marriage. The betrayal from both her husband and best friend left her devastated. Now, her children want to call their stepmom ‘mom’ to make their soon-to-be half-sibling feel more included in the family. The mother struggles with her feelings, but ultimately decides to let her children make their own choices.

A Painful Betrayal

No Contact and Boundaries

The Big Question

A Mother’s Struggle

MIL’s Reaction

Honesty Policy ️

A Heart-to-Heart with Daughter

The Stepmom’s Role

Addressing Accusations

Betrayal’s Impact

Youngest Daughter’s Attachment

Boundaries Remain

Finding a Balance Between Pain and Acceptance ️

This mother’s story highlights the struggle of dealing with the aftermath of a painful betrayal. Despite her own feelings, she allows her children to make their own choices, even when it comes to calling their stepmom ‘mom.’ Her honesty and willingness to let her children decide for themselves shows her strength and love for them. As the story unfolds, readers share their thoughts and reactions to this emotional situation.

Blended family struggles with calling stepmom ‘mom’, NTA gets support.

Supportive comment and replies to a mother dealing with betrayal

Choosing to handle negative feelings the hard way. NTA

Stepmom not the a**hole for feeling uncomfortable with ‘mom’ title

Daughter’s excuse for calling stepmom ‘mom’ deemed irrelevant

NTA. The MIL may be pushing the ‘mom’ thing

Supportive comment section with advice to cut off toxic ex-in-laws

Encouraging communication with child, dealing with manipulative MIL

Grandma may be manipulating daughter to call stepmom ‘mom’. NTA.

Stepmom’s role and kids’ behavior questioned, OP defends her friend.

Setting boundaries with stepmom after husband’s betrayal. NTA

Ex-husband’s infidelity leads to kids calling stepmom ‘mom’. NTA.

Grandma using granddaughter as pawn, NTA but sad situation

Giving opinions without being the a**hole

Stepmom vs Mom: Honesty is the best policy

Empowering your kids to make their own decisions. NTA

Navigating stepfamily dynamics: Kids calling stepmom ‘mom’ – NTA

Stepmom handles difficult situation maturely with great relationship with kids

Commenter defends OP and curses MIL and stepmom’s betrayal.

A supportive parent navigates stepmom’s ‘mom’ title with grace

Stepmom sets healthy boundaries with step-daughter’s name-calling

Supportive comment defends mother’s role and criticizes ex-mil’s behavior

Teaching daughter valuable lesson about autonomy and truth.

Handling a sucky situation like a boss , NTA

Stepmom vs Mom: Navigating blended family dynamics with grace

Stepmom shares positive experience of being called ‘Mama’ organically

Support for not accepting stepmom as ‘mom’, positive response.

Daughter calling stepmom ‘mom’ causes family drama

Setting boundaries with ex’s new partner. NTA wins.

Support for mom struggling with stepmom being called ‘mom’

Choosing to call stepmom ‘mom’ after betrayal – NTA

Mother handles stepmom situation with grace and honesty

Standing by the saying ‘if they can cheat with you, they can cheat on you’ ‍♀️

Daughter should know better than to call husband’s mistress ‘mom’

Empowering your child’s decision-making is key to healthy relationships

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and condemns ex-husband’s betrayal.

Heartfelt apology brings comfort in difficult situation

Heartfelt support for OP’s struggle with stepmom being called ‘mom’.

Stepmom praised for handling difficult situation with grace and patience

Navigating blended families and ex-in-laws, NTA handles it gracefully

Empathetic comment offers support to mother after betrayal

Stepmom vs. Mom: When love knows no boundaries

Commenter sympathizes with OP, warns to be cautious of MIL.

Empathetic response to painful betrayal. No a**holes here.

Handling betrayal with grace and maturity. Don’t take the bait

Stepmom vs Mom: When kids choose sides ‍♀️

Support for betrayed mother’s struggle with stepmom’s title.

Teen calls out snitching, supports NTA in stepmom dispute

Cutting out toxic ex MIL? NTA, do it!

Empathetic comment receives support from community

OP receives support and love after husband’s betrayal. ❤️

NTA. Stepmom’s power play is cruel and vindictive

Navigating stepmom situation with dignity and skill

Mature handling of stepmom title, kudos for honesty and calmness

Empathetic daughter and honest mother handle stepmom title with grace

Stepmom pressure to be called ‘mom’ after husband’s betrayal. NTA.

One Redditor shares their experience with stepmoms and calling them ‘mom’

Supportive comment acknowledges betrayal and offers sympathy and advice.

Supportive comment receives no replies, but deserves recognition

Teen recognizes emotional impact, not the a-hole.

Handling hurt feelings with diplomacy and a cough *cough*

Stepparenting with grace and honesty

Empathetic comment offers hope for OP’s future happiness

Refreshing communication style praised in stepmom debate.

Handling stepmom’s ‘mom’ title with grace and honesty

Maturity and honesty after betrayal. Kudos to you!

Not the a**hole, but what about the stepmom’s feelings?