The difference between birth mom and one who raises me

The person that gave birth to you brought you into this world, but not every woman that brings a baby into the world is ready or responsible enough or able to raise him/her.  Your mother, the person that raised you, I believe is your real mother, because she has given you love, food, shelter, and a chance at life. 

Ohh there could be many diffrences. Genteicaly you'll be more relayted to your birth mom you might even look like her  .The mom who rasies you has a bigger influence on your life. While we are young a huge part of our personality is formed. It developes with a lot of influence on what we see and hear around us . You recieve a lot of values and behavior habits from the person who gives you love during your puberty.

The woman who gave birth to you is called your Mother. But the one who loves you takes care of you and kisses your bo bo's is your mommy,mom,aka momma and deserves all the respect and love that you can give her. Without her you would not be the person that you are. Your life would have been much different. Like they say any man can be a father but it takes a real man to be a daddy. Same goes for a woman. Any woman can be a mother but it takes a real woman to be a mommy. When you grow up you will know just how hard it is to be a great parent.

I applaude "Juke's" answer - Perfect. The heart will always know Mommy, and Daddy. I have been Daddy, Step-Dad, Part-time Mommy. A true Mommy, or Daddy chooses to be in their child's life - No matter what. Sometimes; real Moms, and Dads aren't capable. And - a child is not an it.

I just finished replying to my daughter Sara's emailed "Happy Thanksgiving" note. technically; she is my ex-Stepdaughter. My youngest daughter, Alexis; and I made apple pie, and baked macaroni & cheese for dinner at the grandparent's. Her Mom (We live together for the children, but are not "TOGETHER") didn't want the priveledge of cooking with her little 8 year old. I can, and will be effeminate where necessary; so that my beautiful little girl has those memories of closeness, and love. I want her to look back, when she gets older; and have no doubt that she was cared for, and wanted.

I have a Father and a Dad.  Up until a few years ago, the only man I called Dad was my step-dad who earned the right to be called Dad.  He came into my life when I was 19.  The other one was just the man who Fathered me (caused me to be brought into this world).  The difference between any Mother or Father is who has the right to be called Mom or Dad no matter who birthed you.  They are there sitting in the front row when you get married, when you give birth to there grandchildren, when you need a shoulder to cry on. They're the ones that tell people you're their son or daughter.  They know no difference and neither do you.  In the past few years I have had the privelege of getting to know my Father also.  We have come to have a good relationship.  But that will never change the relationship that I have with the man who will always be called my Dad.  It's kind of funny.  My Father had to get used to the fact that when I said Dad it didn't always mean him.