Stepmom Stories History #1 I absolutely despise being a stepmom. It’s the worst feeling in the world. I feel like I’m constantly being compared to some perfect imaginary woman who is everything I’m not. I’m always the one who is expected to do everything and be everything to everyone. Furthermore, I’m not given any credit … Read more
I have been working with families in crisis for over 25 years. Unsurprisingly, when I became a stepmom almost 15 years ago, I thought I had it all figured out. Well, there is nothing like real life and real drama to show you how wrong you can be! I told myself I knew what I … Read more
A marriage that brings with it children from a previous marriage presents many challenges. According to Dr. Patricia L. Papernow, these challenges go through a Seven Stage Model of Stepfamily Development. My husband and I are eight years into our stepfamily, and I can honestly say that we have just recently reached the Resolution stage. … Read more