What do stepmoms what? What do we really, really want? After more than 25 years of working with those in divorce recovery and stepfamily situations I believe we crave to feel understood, supported, respected and appreciated for our roles. We just don’t know how to get there. Recently,...
“I try so hard to be a good stepmom, but nothing I do seems to make a difference,” stepmom Lisa wept. “No matter how many times I make their favorite foods, help with homework, pay for their stuff, or try to make them feel special, they...
Money can be a bitter battle before, during or after a divorce. And paying alimoney or child support to the other home is often a VERY sore spot when considering a remarriage. It's important to remember that the children from the first marriage will not have...
Did you know that January is the most popular month for people to get divorced? Here’s a link that helps to explain why. https://tinyurl.com/yblqsx2f Many people assume that the person who files for a divorce, is the one who wants the divorce. After thirty years...
"I married my husband eight years ago, and I haven’t seen my own family at Christmastime since then,” stepmom Kristi shared. “He and his ex-wife share 50/50 custody over the holidays, which means we can’t ever leave home. I miss watching my niece open her gifts,...
Nothing in my life has taught me more about becoming Christlike, than being a stepmom. After more than thirty-two years in this role I have often felt: Betrayed…as Jesus was. Rejected…as Jesus was. Abandoned…as Jesus was. Ridiculed…as Jesus was. Forgotten…as Jesus was. Unappreciated…as Jesus was. ...