Are they bad, or am I just angry?
The deepest feeling I have had as a stepmom is frustration. Other feelings attached to frustration can be anger, sadness, anxiety, and depression. The tug-of-war … Read more
3 Myths about the Perfect Stepfamily
I’m an achiever and a recovering perfectionist, and I’ve found those qualities to be severely evident in my stepparenting journey. I’ve sought to prove my … Read more
Why my Stepson’s Baby Pictures made me Uncomfortable
As many others, becoming a stepmom has forced me to face a number of my inner demons. I’ve discovered insecurities I never thought I had, … Read more
5 Ways to be a Better Stepparent
Becoming a stepparent means accepting a new life and a new family. However, a stepfamily can be a fundamentally different structure with different relationships than … Read more
4 Disengaging Myths Stepmoms Shouldn’t Believe
When I first read the Disengaging Essay, I thought disengaging sounded crazy. If I disengaged, wouldn’t that mean I was basically giving up? Not just … Read more
To the Stepmom Who’s Ashamed She Doesn’t Love her Stepkids
There’s so much pressure as a stepmom. Pressure to be a great wife, an influential parental figure, a peaceful co-parent, a perfect daughter-in-law… you get … Read more