Emotional Abuse in Relationships

Do you often feel let down or undermined by your partner? Like they’re deliberately trying to wind you up or push your buttons? Do you find yourself lashing out? Shouting? Swearing at them? Treating them in ways you never could have imagined

Being Stepmom – Recapturing Christmas Magic

This is the time of year with plenty of gatherings for friends and family that create opportunities for fun and frivolity.  A time to celebrate, share, give and receive. It’s joyous and magical. But for some, it shines a spot light on

Stepfamilies – How to Deal with Daddy Guilt

Creating boundaries is important for self care…indeed, often times, your survival. Figuring out what you can control and what you can’t, and then basing our decisions and actions on that is a critical component of creating boundaries.  Let’s be honest, we’d like