I’m married to a widow. Her late husband was killed on his motorcycle just over 4 years ago.

My wife had 2 girls and 2 boys. I had 4 girls. They’re almost identical in ages so 14, 12, 10, I have a 7 year old daughter and she has a 5 year old daughter.

After nearly 2 years it’s slowly getting better but still very hard. It’s difficult for me to fill the roll of the kids dad who was tragically taken from them. Her kids all call me dad. Of course her 5 year old was 1 when her dad was killed so I’ll be the only dad she ever really knows.

My wife has to deal with my crazy ex and her nonsense that doesn’t seem to ever end. I won’t go into any of that but it’s very challenging for her. My older girls call her mom. I’m fortunate to be where I am but it’s very very hard.