How to Help a Stepmom on Mother’s Day
I have never expected my two stepsons to acknowledge me on Mother’s Day. They have a mother—it is not me. She is the one who…
Stepfamily In-Laws
I don’t think my mother-in-law liked me. Now I understand why. It’s hard for the in-laws when a son or daughter remarries or forms a…
My Child No Longer Wants To See Me
“Laura, my 13-year-old stepson just told my husband that he doesn’t want to come to our house anymore,” the stepmom shared. “My spouse is devastated…
When Mother’s Day Hurts
“Oh, no — May is here,” the woman muttered as she stared at her calendar. “That means Mother’s Day is coming.” She sighed. “It’s the…
Why Am I So Lonely?
“Laura, I don’t understand why I feel so lonely?” the pretty woman shared with me. “There isn’t anything catastrophic going on,” she continued. “And…
Stepmoms and The Former Spouse
When you choose to date or marry a person with kids, it’s crucial to recognize that you also inherit a third party in the relationship—the…
Four Stepfamily Myths
“No one in my family understands what it’s like to be a stepmom,” Michelle stated. “And why would they?” she continued. “Before I married a…
The Smart Stepmom—Who is She?
“I wish I had learned this stepfamily stuff before I got remarried,” Jessica, a one-year stepmom shared. “I assumed we would bond and blend easily….
Dear God, Please Superglue My Mouth Shut
A few years ago, my husband and I attended a lovely marriage retreat in the Georgia mountains. Even after thirty-two years of marriage Steve and…
Stepmoms, Do It For Jesus
“Laura, I just got a call from my 22-year-old stepdaughter, Cassie,” my coaching client, Dena, stated. “I haven’t heard from her in four years. She…