Stepparents don't often get enough credit for raising their stepkids ; the truth is, many of them are just as committed to their sons and daughters as bio-parents.

Below, 12 stepkids on Whisper -- an app that lets users anonymously share their thoughts -- sing the praises of the stepparents who helped raise them.

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