She praises me whether I’m heaving a plant pot into the air or pairing a phone to a Bluetooth speaker. It’s enough to make me start believing I am, in fact, quite magical After about five minutes of my stepmother’s company, I’m always in a good mood. It’s not because of our beautiful harmony, t...

Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/21/my-stepmother-compliments-everything-i-do-and-my-ego-is-getting-out-of-control)

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