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Divorced Moms vs Step-Moms
Asked by G.H. from Miami
on February 6, 2009
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Dear Moms,
Can I ask if any divorced Moms have any issues with your Ex-husbands wifes?
Moms vs Step-Mom.
I'd love to hear from YOU!
Sincerely,
G. H
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- What exactly is the problem? I would love to help you because I have been a step mom (with 1st marriage) and also I have had to deal with several girlfriends (all liv...
- I am both the mom and the step-mom. My husband and I both had other children prior to our relationship. And then we have two together. 5 total. Some live with us fullt...
- Do your best to get along... i keep close atch on how step-mom treats my son. She is to be respectful and he is to report any negative treatment
Step Mom with Questions
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on April 1, 2008
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Where to start. As i have relayed in an earlier letter, my husbands ex is dying of cancer. They have a boy and girl 9 and 8 yrs old. We live in two different states. W...
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- Get a good lawyer!!! I also think you and your husband should seek counseling from a church, your home church if possible. The people there would know you and back y...
- C., I'm going to safely assume that there is more to the story. The issues of death and dying are very deep and complicated. Try and understand that there is a lot mo...
- As long as he has done everything he is suppose to, I can't see CPS keeping his kids from him. They lean on the parents having the children. I live in Texas, and we go...
Am I over Reacting to Kids' Step Mom Leaving Them Alone in a Pool Alone?
Asked by J.G. from Oklahoma City
on June 23, 2008
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I went to drop my daughter off at her dad and step mom's house after her gymnastics class today. When I was leaning down to give my daughter a kiss I asked the step mo...
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- No, in my opinion you arent over-reacting at all. Its normal for a mother to worry if they found that their children are not being looked after when they are that litt...
- I would be the first person to call if it where my kids. That is as soon as I hang up with the attorney. We have a pool and my kids know the rules. No parent no pool...
- In no way are you overreacting to them being left alone, I don't care if she can see them where she is in the house it just takes a short time for something to happen....
Interfering Step-Mom
Asked by D.K. from Washington DC
on May 7, 2009
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Hi mama's. I've gotten great responses to all of my requests so far, so here's another one.
My ex-husband's wife is in the habit of sticking her nose into our custo...
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- This sounds like a really tough situation. My ex-MIL was VERY much like what you're describing here. She liked to think she was in control of my children. I had to hav...
- it sounds like your ex needs to man up and take charge of the family situation in his court. Although I think it's a positive thing to keep the lines of communication...
- if she ruely loves your son and wants to talk to him and he wants to talk to her then i see no problem. the more people he has in his life who love him the better. i...
Seeking Advice on Teen Step-daughter Issues
Asked by V.S. from Chicago
on October 25, 2008
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Hey Mamasource mamas,
So here is the nitey gritey. I have a 15 yo step-daughter who lives with her mother. I have known her since she was 6yo. We have had our ups a...
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- Sorry I disagree with the people who say that her parents have to be the ones that do something. I think that as step-parents we take on an obligation when we marry th...
- Unfortunately, there is not much you can do for her. She lives with the mom, and dad sounds like he is in denial. Things would be different if she lived with you and...
- I will advise you to turn attention to your own girls. Right now they are little but they will grow up. Your step daughter lives with her mom, so why are you bothering...
How Does a Step-mom Parent
Asked by K.A. from New York
on August 28, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a serious problem with my 8 year-old step daughter. A little background; I have a 7 year old son and my husband has 3 kids- 2 girls ages 8 and 6 ...
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- You are in a difficult and emotionally loaded situation. This may seem like strange advice, but as someone who has been on both sides of this situation, you might try ...
- I'm so sorry, K.--what an emotional, exhausting mess. I know all you wanted to do is love this man. :( I feel awful for both you and the 8 y/o SD. Since I grew up i...
- a few people said she's not your child so its not your problem. In my experience, blended homes work best when the all the children are treated with the same disciplin...
Being a Step-mom
Asked by C.F. from Norfolk
on May 16, 2008
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Will being a step-parent ever get easier? Will the child ever learn to respect you, treat you kindly, treat you like a parent? Or will they always look at you like a...
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- Hello C.! I too was a child of multiple step parents and I know it was one of the hardest things for me to deal with as a child. My step-father came into my life at 7...
- I am a step mom to a 13 year old girl and I have been in her life for 11 and 1/2 years. We have a good relationship but we have our moments and anytime I do something...
- C., I am not a step-mom, however, I have 1, and my dad had been through multiple women before finding her. My mom is on her 4th marriage, so I had 3 step dads. I...
Step Mom Seeking Help with Tween Aged Stepson
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on January 7, 2008
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OK ladies... I need help expanding my heart. I have issues with my 12 year old stepson. At this moment I'm listening to him play with friends and it's like nails on...
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- I have a stepdaughter. She too is the kindess, sweetest little girl ever. When you have your own child and you have to take time away from "your own" for the "other ...
- soounds like an high Iq kid and bored with average stuff too and that is his way of not being bored..Get him into a second language...that will be positive and mind be...
- Big props to all the step-mamas of the world! I have a stepson also who just turned 14. I really think the maturity issues come along with boys. Boys never seem to ...
I Need All the Advice I Can Get...
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on July 14, 2008
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Being a single mom is definitely one of the hardest things, but knowing what to say and do is probably just as hard.
My youngest daughter just turned 4 this month. ...
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- Ask your pediatrician for a referral to a counselor!!!! That sounds way to complicated and mature for any of us to try to help you with. A professional seems lik...
- I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THE THERAPY SUGGESTIONS, however I don't think that touching her own body is necessarily wrong, I am single with 3 boys and 1 girl, 2 of my boys...
- Single parents need to be very careful what their children hear and see. It could be tv and they hear even if not see it. It could be a boyfriend who is affectionate. ...
14 Year Old Daughter Is Missing
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on October 25, 2008
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My 14 year old step daughter is missing. It's now after midnight and she is still not home. She hasn't done this before so I am not sure what to think. She went to ...
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- V., First things first.....Has she been found? I just read this today but my prayers are with you! I hate to admit that I have been in your position. In fact we we...
- V. You are in our prayers, please let us know if we can help find her W.
- Hi V.... How are you and your family doing? Did you step daughter come home? I am saying a prayer for you to day and asking the Lord to intervene on your finances t...
