It Was Never Personal: What I Wish I Had Known After 11 Years as a Stepmom It has been almost eleven years since I first met my stepson. He was just a little boy, full of curiosity, wonder, and unconditional love. Long before I became his stepmom, I simply fell in love with who he was. I loved his excitement for trying new things, the funny things he would say, and the joy he brought into every room. I loved his dad, but I also genuinely loved him. Over the years, life became more complicated. Like many children in blended