Relationships: Having a Friendship with My Ex’s WifeA few years ago, I went with my ex-husband’s new wife Michelle to take our son Damien to get his hair cut. The hairdresser was already familiar with my ex and his wife, so when Michelle introduced me to her as “also Damien’s Mom,” the hairdresser immediately assumed there…
Blended Family: Stepfamily Life Through a Child’s EyesWhen my husband, Andy, and I got engaged our children were happy and supportive. They all expressed excitement over gaining a stepparent and more siblings. My son, who was five, said “mommy, I think Andy is an angel God sent to love you.” His comment was the icing on the…
Blended Family: Preparing for the Stepparent RoleThe Old English origin of the word step comes from “loss” and when the word was originally used in conjunction with (step)child it signified orphans. The association of loss with stepfamilies is true and so important to understand, especially when you are a stepparent. Stepfamilies in the Past Long, long…
