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World Service,2 mins

What's the hardest thing about being a stepmother?

The Why Factor

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You've married the man - now you need to help raise his children. Allison O’Mahoney helps step-families with the challenges of raising other people’s children - and is also a stepmother herself. She talks about the difficult feelings she's encountered on building bonds. Photo: A woman watches a man and young girl playing a guitar Credit: Getty Images

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