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Parents divorced when I was 3, so I have very few memories of them ever being together.
My dad remarried when I was 6 and my mom when I was 7. My stepdad was a real hardass, and I always kind of resented him for that. My four other brothers responded very well to that kind of parenting, but I was the only one who didn't. I wasn't a little shit or anything, I would just ask questions. It was something my mom always understood and would try to explain to him. "When he asks, 'why?' he's not trying to give you shit. He literally wants to know why. He'll do it either way, he's just curious."
I always had kind of a "not my real dad" feeling when it came to my stepdad. It's only now, reading more stuff and becoming acquainted with the life of an adult that I realize the absolutely vital role of my stepdad in my life and development. My dad was still around through my upbringing, but my mom had custody, and dad was allowed to see us on weekends.
My mom understood that kids need a constant, strong father figure, and my stepdad filled the role perfectly. I don't think I've ever said this before, but we're anonymous so here goes. I think I actually prefer my stepdad to my real dad. I've always had a fondness for my real dad, but my stepdad has just done so much more for me, and I didn't recognize it until very recently.
Never really had a relationship with my stepmom, in case you are curious. If you want to know more, ask away.
