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In Praise of Stepmothers, the Scapegoats of Fairy Tales

ACTUAL FAIRY GODMOTHERS

From poison apples to cruel tasks for little Cinderellas, stepmoms have gotten a bad rap. But being part of a blended family can have some wonderful advantages.

Candida Moss

Published May 7 2022 9:07PM EDT

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Candida Moss

Candida Moss

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