Kate Ferdinand has opened up about her struggles as a stepmother, sharing her honest feelings regarding the challenges of blended family life. The 35-year-old former 'The Only Way Is Essex' (TOWIE) star has broken her silence, admitting that during arguments, she sometimes fears that her husband's children might 'hate' her.
Kate co-parents Lorenz, 18, Tate, 16, and Tia, 13, whom her husband Rio had with his late wife, Rebecca, who tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2015 at age 34. Kate, who is also mother to Cree, 3, and Shae, 1, said: 'I still struggle.
There have been many times when I think, "Oh my god, what do I do? They aren't listening to me." But you just have to keep pushing.
The dad can't take your responsibilities away.' Her co-host, Priscilla Kessie, reassured her that Rio's children feel safe enough with her to express their emotions rather than hiding them.