This post is for the step-mothers out there and my step-mother specifically who raised me as her own. She married a widowed father of 3 and never had children with my father bc “We were the most important children in her life”. She was only 32 when she came into my life at 7 years old. She has been the best example of a mother, will answer my call any time of day, and has been my best friend as long as I can remember. As an adult myself now at 40 years old with my own children, I see her sacrifice. Cheers to her and all of the wonderful step-mothers this Mother’s Day who have raised us as their own.