Tag Archive for: Stepmom

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…
Stepmum Writing

How to Communicate with Mom: Crafting Your Stepmom Philosophy

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My best friend is my stepdaughter’s mom. Yep, you read…
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…
Women Talking

Things I Wish My Stepchild’s Mom Knew

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I am often discredited as a stepmom blogger because my relationship…
Woman and Children

Why I Don’t Love My Stepchildren as My Own

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When Gabe and I married, I understood I was committing to him and Sara,…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Surviving the Stepdaughter War

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My stepdaughter Amy has a war raging within her. It surfaced…
Family Blending

The Ugly Truth About Blended Families

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Last night, as we settled into bed with a glass of wine, Gabe…
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…
Couple Hugging

What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear

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The most romantic statement Gabe ever made to me didn’t happen…