I by no means claim to be an expert at parenting. I have only been a step-mom for a few years. I will say that on some levels I was not surprised. The amount of energy my 15-year-old kid needs from me is pretty predictable. The grocery bill was a shock. In retrospect,...
To all the step parents out there – you’re not alone. There is a reason your step children were placed in your hands to love. It can feel very lonely and often like a punishment for other people’s sins. This doesn’t have to be the case for you....
