You've tried nice. Now try winning.
So you married the man of your dreams—and got the kids of your nightmares. Plus their mother, who has opinions.
Congratulations. You’re now a Stepmother. Or, as fairy tales would have it, the Villain.
I've been a stepmother for over a decade, and, like you, I never set out to be wicked. But after years of dealing with stepdaughter side-eye, battling bio mom sabotage, and being strategically cropped out of all family photos—I've stopped pretending that stepmotherhood is all bonus love and Instagram smiles.
It’s not. It’s war. And I’m here to insure you win.
In this brutally honest, laugh-till-you-snort collection of my most infamous Dear Evil Stepmother columns, you'll find real letters from real stepmothers who, like you, are one PTA meeting away from snapping. But don't worry. I've got you. With wit and hard-won wisdom, my answers will give you the emotional ammunition you need to:
- Keep your cool when the ex goes nuclear
- Defend your turf when the stepkids turn feral
- And yes, finally claim the “Triumphant Stepmother” crown you deserve.
Packed with savage comebacks, survival tactics, and a refreshingly villain-positive worldview, Dear Evil Stepmother is a handbook for the women who know that love might conquer all, but a perfectly timed zinger can work faster.
Because if you can’t be the hero, you might as well be unforgettable.
