by Gayla Grace | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
“My real mom would be fine with it!” he said. Being compared to the “real mom” is not a fun thing. Yet it happens. That doesn’t have to be the end of the story with our stepchildren, though. It’s been almost a decade since it...
by Gayla Grace | Oct 16, 2018 | Blog, stepparenting
In my mom’s last year with Alzheimer’s, she rarely knew my sisters or me. At times, my immature self would get irritated with her confused look, and I wanted to yell, “How can you not know me? I’ve been your daughter for fifty-five...
by Gayla Grace | Jan 14, 2014 | attitude, Blog, stepfamily relationships
I talk to stepparents all the time who blame themselves for the poor relationship with their stepchild. “If only I had more patience with my stepchild, if only I had more time to spend with him, if only, if only, if only.” The truth is, it...
