Tag Archive for: emotions

Stepmum Drawing a Heart in the Sand

Journey to a Happy Heart

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I once asked the question on social media what words people…
Stepmum smiling

4 Traits of Highly Effective Stepmoms

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1. Self-Awareness It’s healthy for every person and parent…

Why Stepmums Get Jealous & Insecure in the Most Stable Relationships

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You’re not weak or silly for feeling unsettled in your relationship when your partner’s past is so present in your home and family. It’s not weird to feel grossed out by anything that suggests previous intimacy. It’s not wrong to feel sad that our first experience of having a child with our partner is not their first experience.
The Power of Healing

From Hell to Healing: My Journey with my Husband’s Ex-Wife

Jenna Korf opens up about her journey with her husband's ex wife and shares what she has learned so far.
Stepmum and stepdaughter reading together

The Harsh Realities of Stepparenting

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My mother-in-law is a wonderful, caring, nurturing woman. She…
Young Girl

Why I Don’t Want My Daughter to Grow Up to Be a Stepmom

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I love my family. My husband is thoughtful, helpful, and has…
Woman Quiet

One Thing You Should REALLY Stop Telling Stepmoms

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I have heard it from my parents, my husband, and my friends.…
Two women having fun

What I Learned from Being Roommates with My Stepdaughter’s Mom

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My stepdaughter’s mom, stepdad, and baby sister recently moved…
Pensive Stepmum

The Metaphor That Changed My Entire Perspective on the Stepmom Role

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I was in a really bad place. The slightest mention of the family…
Couple Talking

15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew

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In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…
Pensive Stepmum

Tell Me, Stepmom: Would You Rather Be Right or Happy?

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So often I see stepmoms calling moms horrendous names, and I…
Pensive Stepmum

Lessons Learned When I Embraced My Role as Second Wife

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Coming into my role as a second wife to the love of my life…
Teenagers Packing

Coming Home: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Over the years, Billy and I have shared custody in many different…
Mother and Adult Daughter

All Mothers Matter

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I recently watched my grandmother die. She was nearly 93, at…
Teenagers

Building Teenage Confidence Isn’t One Giant Leap

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The teenage years are well known as a time of self-doubt and…