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My son has a new step-father, so I'm reading your posts with the utmost interest. I'm also in a committed relationship with a woman who will be a step-mother at some point. She's far more interested. I'm certain…"
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Don't Forget to Flush commented on Stepping In It's blog post 'Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild'
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Piebrothersmomma commented on Stepping In It's blog post 'Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild'"Congratulations on the engagement!!
It's obvious how much you care about Buglet. That you work so hard to understand him and what he's going through, and to let him go through it the way he needs to, speaks to what a wonderful mom you are…"
"Great post. And if you do ever figure out how to get in the mind of a 4 year old, please don't keep it from us."
The Oracle commented on Stepping In It's blog post 'Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild'"Excuse me ... something in my eye ..."
"That did go well. Bumps are inevitable, but this is certainly a good start. And congrats! Wedding planning is fun and exhausting.
I remember the "we're getting married" conversation. Ours did not go so well, but I was 7, and a…"
mcglory13 commented on Stepping In It's blog post 'Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild'"Congrats on your engagement! Bug is lucky to have people in his life who strive to do the right thing by him and who find the resources to do so. And it sounds like you are lucky to have Bug. :)"
Joe Mama commented on Stepping In It's blog post 'Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild'"Off to a wonderful start - both in your lives as a family and as a strong column here on OS.
And congratulations on your engagement!"
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Last week, Buglet’s Dad slipped a ring on my finger and officially became my Future Husband. And I became not only a stepmother de facto, but a future stepmother de jure.With my mind flooded with stories of how my own blended family of origin was slapped together (with less foresight than one slaps together a sandwich) I wanted to make sure we were making it official consciously.Emily Post’s Wedding…See More
Stepping In It commented on Zooglobble's blog post 'The Ramones Didn't Play Kids Music - Or Did They?'"They're not punk, but you might like the Sippy Cups-they're on itunes, sorta Beatle-esque psychedelic kid rock. Magic Toast is our favorite song."
Stepping In It commented on Use Your Words's blog post 'Growing Up Color Blind'"Great post. I look forward to reading more from you. Just wanted to ask for some clarification: I'm not completely clear on your own hertiage from reading the article. Are you biracial too?"
Floor Pie commented on Stepping In It's blog post '"She's Not My Mom"'"I loved reading this. Thanks!"
The Oracle commented on Stepping In It's blog post '"She's Not My Mom"'"This line -- "Becoming attached and invested while having no legal parental rights messes with the mind" -- really struck me. I have very little experience with step-families and had never thought about that before.
Thanks for a great…"
ruth commented on Stepping In It's blog post '"She's Not My Mom"'"I'm hoping to be a step-parent soon, and my kids would be step-parents as well, so I'm looking forward to reading more. Even as just the "girlfriend" I'm having the occasional issue."
mcglory13 commented on Stepping In It's blog post '"She's Not My Mom"'"Love the post! Can't wait to read more."
"Howdy! I'm looking forward to your posts. I'm an embittered adult step-child, twice over, who fled a relationship partly because I didn't want to be a step-parent. Fate repaid me with an ornery biological child."
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by Lia Maria Salciccia
Gather round, stepmothers, stepfathers, stepchildren, and blended families, those of you who wish to know our kind, and all you people who are going out of your mind but still want to do the right thing. Let’s share our tales of triumph and woe, and tackle the tough questions. I may not be an expert (yet), but I’ve got love in my heart and a psychology degree on my wall, and I grew up in a family so blended it should come in an ornate glass with an umbrella.
Please visit my website and read my other blog, Therapy for a Changing World
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Step One: Announcing an Engagement to your Stepchild
Posted on August 22, 2009 at 6:00pm 9 Comments 0 Likes
Last week, Buglet’s Dad slipped a ring on my finger and officially became my Future Husband. And I became not only a stepmother de facto, but a future stepmother de jure.
With my mind flooded with stories of how my own blended family of origin was slapped together (with less foresight than one slaps together a sandwich) I wanted to make sure we were making it official consciously.…
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With my mind flooded with stories of how my own blended family of origin was slapped together (with less foresight than one slaps together a sandwich) I wanted to make sure we were making it official consciously.…
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"She's Not My Mom"
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 10:00pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
“If you’re good, your mom might give you a popsicle,” said the cop to my four-and-a-half-year-old stepson on the very hot day that he came to take a police report for my stolen credit card.
Then came the inevitable answer:
“She’s not my Mom!”’
Though I blushed, I did not miss a beat.
“I can still give you a popsicle” I shot back.
The police officer, who neither knew nor had previously ascertained whether I actually had… Continue
Then came the inevitable answer:
“She’s not my Mom!”’
Though I blushed, I did not miss a beat.
“I can still give you a popsicle” I shot back.
The police officer, who neither knew nor had previously ascertained whether I actually had… Continue
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- At 10:11pm on August 3, 2009,
Alan said… - Hi! Nice to see you here, and dig the name you settled on.
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