i’m so glad you’re here!
Join me on this wild and wonderful journey…
Never in a million years did I imagine becoming a stepmom. I was perfectly content in my single-income, no-kids, one-dog world. But life had other plans, and now I find myself navigating life with two little humans bursting with energy, laughter, curiosity, and chaos.
With love, grace, and gratitude, I’m learning every day. Come along
—it’s quite the ride!
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Navigating the “You’re Not My Mom” Conversation
Damn, those dreaded words—a line that could take you to your knees. But let’s face it: you already know this is a fact. You know your place: as an adult, a support, a parent, a parent-adjacent, a stepparent. Whatever your situation is, these four words are likely to come up. Being prepared can help you…
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Getting Along with Your Stepkid’s Mom: A Rare Blessing
Getting along with your stepkid’s mom is a blessing and a privilege—and I know it’s not the reality for most. While I realize my experience may not resonate with everyone, I hope to share the positivity and happiness I feel in my unique situation. My past experiences around divorced parents and co-parenting weren’t positive. They…
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Get on the same page!
As I sit here in a coffee shop, staring at a blank page and trying to draw inspiration from my list of stepparenting topics, I find myself distracted by a conversation unfolding nearby. A grandmother is firmly lecturing her daughter on how to manage her kids’ schedules: making sure they get to school on time,…
