A few weeks ago I attended a silent auction fundraiser with two lovely ladies who also happen to be stepmoms (yes, we ARE everywhere). Conversation moved easily from work to travel to husbands to how much we spend on our hair. Toward
Every change, big or small, has some impact. Arm yourself with this eight-point guide. No matter how safe, secure, predictable and stable your life is, you will still have to cope with change at points along the way. Change is a normal
Sometimes, as stepmoms, we can get lost in the day-to-day… schedules, pick-ups, drop-offs, what’s for dinner, money, bonding with the stepkids, making date night with the hubby, the “who-is-going-to-be-where-and-when”. And when we get lost, it helps to have a few simple tips
When the ‘pillars of our community’ breakdown Many Are Suffering from Trauma and Don’t Even Know It Many high achievers struggle to cope with life events such as divorce, bereavement, violence or sexual abuse because of the “get over it” culture
When I learned you were going to be part of my son’s life, I couldn’t breathe. I expected you to despise me, the ex-wife, in the way so many women do. And I worried you’d see my little boy as a nuisance,
It’s a brand new year. An ideal opportunity to set new goals and plan ahead for exciting new projects. But if last year was a challenging, or even distressing one for you, you might feel yourself teetering towards a new turning point
A narcissist has an inflated sense of self and needs a constant stream of admiration. They cover up their low self-esteem by exaggerating their achievements. Their sense of entitlement enables them to feel unique and a cut above others. They crave the
When divorce happens it is usually a relative surprise for one of the couple. You may both surmise that things are amiss since there is usually considerable conflict or disconnect before the words “I want a divorce” are spoken, but most often
Online dating statistics vary from 10% to 35% of marriages today are due to meeting one’s spouse from an online dating site. The higher range is from studies that are sponsored from the various dating sites themselves. Regardless, many people are successfully
Separation and Divorce – you don’t have to go through it alone. Find someone you trust to talk to, it will help and it is “good to talk”. There’s a whole host of emotions that surface in times of change; fear, anger,
Forgiving your ex can seem like a daunting task that has no merit for you. So why do it? Webster’s Dictionary defines forgiving as “ceasing to feel resentment towards an offender”. Holding on to this resentment is a way to stay attached