A 17-year-old boy revealed that his stepmother built an online following by fabricating stories about raising him and his siblings. She claimed to be the primary caregiver and portrayed herself as a “custodial stepmother,” but the truth was different.
The young man discovered his stepmom’s public social media account, where she falsely asserted she had custody of her stepchildren and faced mistreatment from them. She portrayed them as disrespectful teens who preferred their "birth giver" over her.
She claimed to have "been their parent from the time they were toddlers because his dad was the 'custodial parent' when they met."
According to her profile, she was a stay-at-home mom dedicated to treating her biological and stepchildren equally. However, these stories were completely fabricated, as revealed by the teenager.
Many parents share their parenting journeys on social media to connect or gain followers. Yet, this case highlights how some users may distort reality to attract attention and sympathy.
The exposure serves as a reminder to approach social media stories with caution, especially those involving personal family situations.
"You can’t always trust everything posted online."
Author's summary: A teen uncovered his stepmother's fabricated social media tales about custody and parenting, revealing how some users exploit personal stories online for attention.