What About Me? Step/mums and Family Holiday Traditions
It’s amping up to ‘that’ time of year. Holiday stress is a thing. It’s more often a thing for women. It’s often a very different…
Category: Step-Parenting
Stepmums Stepping In for Happiness…
Being a stepmum is like dancing the Hokey Tokey – step in, no not that far – you’re overstepping. Step back, no not tha…
The Ugly Truth About The Ex
Are you ready to face the ugly truth about how much you contribute to the current conflict with the ex?
Beyond Repair?
Focusing on what is broken or what is wrong can lead us to believe things are hopeless or broken beyond repair. Someone with the ability to see the la…
Why Step-moms Get Jealous & Insecure In The Most Stable Relationships
You’re not weak or silly for feeling unsettled in your relationship when your partner’s past is so present in your situation. It’s not weird to …
The Ghosts of Christmases Past
We laid a few ghosts from Christmases past to rest this year. Christmas #9 for our blended family was a resounding success. It was not…
When Their Story Doesn’t Match Ours
There is a quote by Anne Lamott “You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about…