Blended Family Terminology

noun a woman who is married to one's parent but is not one's biological mother

• My stepmum is a kind and caring woman who has always treated me like one of her own children.
• I get along really well with my stepmum, she's like a second mom to me.
• My stepmum is pretty chill, she lets me get away with a lot more than my dad does.
• Having a stepmum in my life has been like gaining an extra guardian angel to watch over me.

noun a jigsaw family is a family unit that fits together like pieces of a puzzle, each member playing a unique and essential role in the overall structure

• The concept of a jigsaw family is when a family is made up of diverse individuals who come together to form a cohesive unit.
• Our family is like a jigsaw puzzle, with each member fitting together perfectly.
• Our jigsaw family is lit, we all bring something unique to the table.
• Each member of our family is like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, fitting together to create a beautiful picture.