I couldn’t stop crying. My whole body was wracked by sobs. I couldn’t eat. I had a sick, gnawing feeling in my stomach. After sleeping for a few hours, I would wake up, and remember what happened. I kept thinking that I would wake up from this nightmare, and he would be here again. When
Guest post by author Karen Struck What does family mean to you? Today’s definition of family means something different to each and every one of us. My favorite definition of family is quoted by an unknown author: “Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who
We’re excited to announce that The Stepmom Project has been named one of the Best Stepmom Blogs of 2020 by Healthline! We are honored to be part of the quality resources available to stepmoms. Read the article to find out about all of the avenues for stepmom support and community. One of the best things
Stepmoms often ask me about my recommendations for the best books for stepmom support. My first reaction is to tell them I think it’s great that they are reaching out and being proactive about finding support. It’s better to start looking for resources in the beginning instead of waiting until you’re really struggling. Regardless, one
Mother’s Day is coming up, and while this should be a beautiful day, it can be a difficult day for many different reasons. If you’ve lost your mother, or if you can’t become a mother, it may be a day of heartache for you. As a stepmom, your family might not recognize you at all,
Connecting with teenagers can be difficult on a regular day, even without factoring in a time when we are largely confined to our homes. Add this on top of constantly evolving stepfamily dynamics and you have a real challenge. So, any way you can connect with your teenage stepchildren will be a small victory. Here
Since we’re all spending more time at home these days, we have more time to be creative and try new things. Something that I enjoy is coloring in adult coloring books. Personally, I’ve found that when I’m upset and ruminating over something, coloring redirects my thoughts to the present. I focus on whatever I’m coloring,
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw Maybe you need to talk to your partner about their child’s behavior during dinner or maybe you need to speak to your in-laws about a sensitive topic. You know you need to have a conversation about these things,
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” -Josh Billings My husband and I waited two months after we got married to adopt Romeo, our dog, from a local rescue. My husband fell in love with him when we saw him at an adoption event. We found out that the adorable small
“Marriages either get better or worse. They never stand still.” -Dr. Gary Chapman My husband and I have gone through our share of ups and downs during our married life together. I was 34 years old when we got married, and I was accustomed to living alone with my cat, so it was quite an