[QUOTE]Hopefully with time I can share FI's story with you ladies. I just don't want to look like evil step-mom doing a hostile takeover. I love FI's DD. I cannot imagine not having her around. I hate her mother but I keep my mouth shut and just deal with it.
Posted by C&S1030[/QUOTE]
c&s, that's the story with many of the women here. you're not doing a hostile takeover; you are stepmom.
tell us, don't tell us, whatever. but really, if you are doing the right thing and being a good stepmom and know your boundaries, it will come through. it might take time but still.