Tag Archive for: stepfamily dynamics

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…

The Metaphor That Changed My Entire Perspective on the Stepmom Role
I was in a really bad place. The slightest mention of the family…

15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew
In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…

Tell Me, Stepmom: Would You Rather Be Right or Happy?
So often I see stepmoms calling moms horrendous names, and I…

Lessons Learned When I Embraced My Role as Second Wife
Coming into my role as a second wife to the love of my life…

Things I Wish My Stepchild’s Mom Knew
I am often discredited as a stepmom blogger because my relationship…

Five Steps to Survive the Holidays and Save Your Sanity
I’ve fixed the holidays for you. You’re welcome. Read on.…

Christmas Traditions: The Sibling Tree
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last night, after…

Why I Don’t Love My Stepchildren as My Own
When Gabe and I married, I understood I was committing to him and Sara,…

Surviving the Stepdaughter War
My stepdaughter Amy has a war raging within her. It surfaced…

The Ugly Truth About Blended Families
Last night, as we settled into bed with a glass of wine, Gabe…

Coming Home: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts
Over the years, Billy and I have shared custody in many different…

Saying Goodbye: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts
Years ago, when we first began sharing custody, I dreaded the…

What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear
The most romantic statement Gabe ever made to me didn’t happen…
