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We recently shared an article of one wife’s advice for stepmoms!  It was such an encouragement for wives in our community who are also step mothers.  Today I am so excited to share another guest post from a stepmom’s perspective on marriage and parenting!  Allie Carpenter, author at How She Does It, gives a powerfully honest message of her experience being newly married with the responsibilities of stepparenting.  Her reminder to us is: You are where God wants you to be… embrace it! 

Allie writes:

I remember the exact moment when my husband–then co-worker–told me he had two sons.  I was sitting beside him in his pickup truck, the Florida sun blazing down on us as we drove through the subdivision our company was building.  I was still healing from an intense breakup and it felt so good to be carefree and laugh with someone.  I was instantly drawn to his warm and magnetic personality. Read Full Article

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I have received many inquiries from wives interested in advice for stepmoms.  I realize that there are many wives who get married and immediately step into their role as a mom and encounter how that transition can be challenging at times.  I am so excited that Marsha, our guest blogger today, was willing to open up about her experience in stepparenting, as well as offering a few encouraging tips for stepmoms.  If you have any additional tips for stepmoms, please leave them in the comments below… or consider submitting your own article on the topic! (Details for submitting guest posts can be found through the link at the bottom of this page)

Marsha writes:

Being a Mother is one of the most difficult jobs you will ever have.  Being a stepmother… well, let’s just say at times it can be even more difficult than being a mother.  Now I cannot speak for every stepmother, I can only tell you about my journey as a stepmom.  A rocky road filled with jewels. Read Full Article