In this episode, Toni sits down with Jyl to talk about how Unforgettable mirrors so many real-life blended family dynamics — from those awkward mood-killing moments, to the pressure of perfection, to the kind of “helpfulness” that feels more like surveillance than support.

We also chat about:

• the relatable tension between new relationships and old attachments
• the curated, image-driven motherhood we’ve all bumped up against
• how control can hide behind routines, reminders, and “just being helpful”
• those unexpected drop-ins that send every stepmum’s blood pressure up
• the school-gate politics that make you feel like you’re walking into enemy territory
• the emotional manipulation and identity spirals blended families know too well
• and the truly unhinged moments in the film that had us saying, “Honestly… been there.”

This isn’t a movie recap — it’s a stepmum conversation about the wild accuracy buried inside a Hollywood thriller

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