The Evil Stepmother Speaks
Do Our Stepchildren Feel Entitled? I hear that word constantly. My stepchildren feel entitled. Their Mom feels entitled. Everyone seems to feel entitled except us. Hmmm…I wonder if that’s true? Let’s tear it apart a bit and see if we can find a solution. What do we mean by entitled? The word entitled means that you feel as if you deserve things that you have not
The Stepfamily MantraAhh! My Dad Married the Evil Stepmother! Run! Has your stepfamily ever told you that they are afraid of you? Don't be surprised if they are terrified. Yes, I said 'terrified'. No one will tell you that they are scared. In fact, they may act as if they tower over you and give you the impression that you are powerless. Have you seen this type of behavior by your
Stepmothers and Mothers Are Human Beings with Basic Human Needs I always wanted to tape a frank conversation between a stepmother and a Mother. I always had this theory that if we could hear each other, we may think differently about the way we think, act and speak. I am anxious to hear your feedback on the conversation. This is a personal conversation between me and a friend of
Stepmothers May Fear Abandonment A common lament among all of us stepmothers is "When will this all end?" or "When will this get better?" I ask myself that same question and I have reached a new conclusion. I think it is us. Stepmothers are a fragile tribe. We are hard working and focused, but our hearts are easily broken. Even as I write this line, I can feel the pain of my broken