“I am so proud of the young woman you have become. To know that you want to follow in even just a few of my footsteps is all I could ever ask for as your stepmom.”
Dear Stepdaughter: I Am So Glad You Are Growing Up
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“I did my best to blend in for years. I didn’t want to ruffle any feathers or damage the children in any way; I just wanted to be part of it! Until I didn’t anymore, and I had to redefine what my version of stepmotherhood looked like.”
I Parent Like I’m My Stepchild’s Mom — Here’s Why
“Never in my life will I discourage my stepchild’s relationship or bond with her mother, but I will not take a step back from mothering this child when she’s here out of fear of hurting the feelings of grown adults.”
‘It’s all a learning process, and it’s hard!’: Stepdad candidly shares co-parenting, blended family struggles
“‘Is that okay? Am I being too hard on him?’ If he was my child, I would have gone from 0 to 100!”
After Abusive Dad Walks Out On Kids, Boyfriend Becomes Loving Stepdad They Didn’t Know They Needed
“I’m not sure why he left them, but I’m glad he did.”
‘I begged God to turn back time and give me a redo.’: Stepmom shares faith journey through marriage, blended family difficulties
“On my wedding day, I became a full-time, 7 days-a-week stepmother. Almost three weeks later, not thinking it scientifically possible, I got a faint positive on a pregnancy test.”
5 Pieces Of Advice Every Remarried Dad Needs To Hear
“Men, never give up. God created marriage and family to succeed and yours is not the exception.”
If Looks Could Heal, His Was The Balm For Our Blended Family
“My stepdaughter’s appearance has always been beautiful and unique. But to her, it was also an often-painful reminder to herself and the world that she was in fact, the outsider in our blended family.”
7 Reasons It’s Not Bad For Your Stepchild To Be ‘Scared’ Of You
“Now when I say she is ‘scared’ of me, I am really talking about a healthy kind of fear I think every step kid should have for their stepmom.”
11 Things The Remarried Dad Wants His New Wife To Know
“I don’t know how to be in a blended family any more than you do. I know I’m not the best at communicating my feelings, but I need you to know I am doing the very best I can.”