Getting Help

Being a step-mom can be a really tough gig. Sometimes, it's easy to think that you are the only one going through all of this crap. But that's not true. There are many of us out there fighting the same battles and crying the same tears.

I recently found comfort in a book titled, "Step Motherhood: How to Survive Without Feeling Frustrated, Left Out, or Wicked" by Cherie Burns. The irony here is that it was my step-daughter who found it and pointed it out to me in the bookstore. Go figure!

Anyway, from the get-go, I realized this book was going to be a great source of wisdom and reassurance for me. I had a feeling that hearing the stories of other women in my position would somehow help, but I had no idea just how much. I know now that I must seek out other resources and support groups.

It seems that no matter how wonderful your husband is, and no matter how much your mother (or sister, or best friend, or counselor, or pastor...) cares about you, no one can sympathize with your plight like another step-mom. There are just too many factors in play that somehow combine to create situations that seem to defy the very balance of nature.

Ok, so that might sound a little dramatic, but I'll just bet there are some of you out there who know exactly what I'm talking about.

Anyway, I'm getting help. And if you aren't, I suggest you do so ASAP!! Especially if your step-kids are still a big part of your lives.