Overcoming the Pain of Rejection as a Stepparent
Tears began falling down my cheeks the moment the realtor left our house. I wasn’t prepared for her insensitive comments about the home our family had enjoyed for eleven years. “It won’t sell with...
View ArticleSetting Boundaries with Your Stepchildren
My stepson moved from Conway, AR to Austin, TX this past week. After graduating from college, he opted to explore the big-city scene of Austin as a single person. He spent a few days at our house...
View ArticleHow to Cope with a Difficult Ex-Spouse
I’m addressing a question today I received from a reader. How do you cope as a stepmom when you’re dealing with a biological mom who is belittling to you and doesn’t want you in her children’s lives?...
View ArticleDear Stepparent: It’s Okay to Nurture Your Needs
I used to believe that my needs should come last. I’d stay up late to finish laundry or rise early to put a meal in the crockpot before heading to work. If you peered into our home, you’d see...
View ArticleWhy Healthy Boundaries Matter in Your Stepfamily
I didn’t realize I was in an emotionally abusive marriage. But I was. Married at 23-years-old to a man chasing the dream of success as a medical physician, I was along for the ride. But all too soon,...
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Dear Stepparent: It’s Okay to Nurture Your Needs
I used to believe that my needs should come last. I’d stay up late to finish laundry or rise early to put a meal in the crockpot before heading to work. If you peered into our home, you’d see...
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Why Healthy Boundaries Matter in Your Stepfamily
I didn’t realize I was in an emotionally abusive marriage. But I was. Married at 23-years-old to a man chasing the dream of success as a medical physician, I was along for the ride. But all too soon,...
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