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😞 The loneliness of stepparenting
Why do we feel so isolated in a role where we need so much extra love & support?
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💔 Love shouldn’t hurt
Yet sooo many stepparents beg to differ.
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🙃 On (not) loving your stepkids
Which btw is normal and doesn’t make you a bad stepparent.
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🔥 Stepparenting while the world is on fire
Is holding your center even possible at times like this?
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😬 What if your stepkid hates you?
Some common reasons why stepkids reject stepparents.
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🥞 I made pancakes for Dan's ex
Holiday stepfam surprises & celebrating unexpected traditions.
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4 transition day tips for the holidays
Because holy cow those holiday visitation schedules can really wreck you.
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🕯️ Finding light when stepparenting feels like a very long, very dark tunnel
… and the only way out is through. 🖤
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🤨 Disengaging for the holidays?
The intersection of holiday expectations + stepping back + maybe even some gratitude in there someplace.
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🦃 Gratitude, schmratitude
Surviving the holiday season when you’re not feeling particularly grateful for stepfam life.
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💔 When you're disheartened
Finding hope when you feel hopeless.
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😫 How can we get our partners to understand?
What the heck will get through to them??
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