by Kris Reece | Apr 18, 2017 | Christian Counseling, Spiritual Growth
What almost killed me in my early days of being a step-mom was my naïve belief that my step-kids would welcome me with loving arms. I felt sure that once my husband’s kids saw what true love was and got some guidance and structure that they would fall right in love... by Kris Reece | Jun 30, 2015 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
It’s no secret that being a stepmom isn’t easy. And if you went into this relationship like most people, you were blind to the difficulties to come–the moments and circumstances that seemed to strike you when you least expected it. Even if you were one of the... by Kris Reece | May 8, 2015 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Being a stepmom is not an easy job. Many times it is thankless, emotionally draining and time zapping. You work so hard to help these children navigate through the difficulties of their situation, and then they forget about you. Everyone likes to be appreciated, but... by Kris Reece | Dec 21, 2014 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Is your new life as a stepmom not what you thought it would be? You’ve been raising your own children (wonderfully, you might add), you’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve even sought counseling to help you navigate the transition to step-motherhood with... by Kris Reece | Dec 21, 2014 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
If you are reading this, you are probably part of the small percentage of step-mothers who do not have an amicable relationship with your new children’s mother. Put another way, you’ve got baby mama drama. Despite all of your efforts and attempts, this woman cannot...