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Support group/resources for step-mother to be?

SlobinaSlobina
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Hi ladies. We are back from our trip to Costa Rica, and we're all in one piece. I'll post a little update later. I do have a question for a friend though. She is engaged to a guy that has a daughter, and she's looking for a support group or any recommended resources for becoming a step-parent. She's not much of an online person, so I wasn't going to recommend a message board here, as she probably wouldn't use it. If you know of any local support groups that meet in-person, or maybe books or blogs to read, I'd love to hear them to pass them on to her. She's told me so far that the little girl seems very conflicted (one minute she wants my friend around, the next minute she wants her daddy all to herself), which seems totally normal to me, although I have no idea. Thanks for any info or advice you can give. Amy
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Re: Support group/resources for step-mother to be?

  • PMBridetobePMBridetobe member

    Grrr. The Bump ate my post!

    There are no support groups that I am aware of although churches will sometimes have groups for blended parenting.  Is the divorce and current relationship contenious between the parties?  If so, that will make a difference in her relationship.  If it is not, she will have an easier road.

    One of the books I read was the "evil Stepmother". It is a tongue in cheek book although my stepson thought it was my bible on how to be a SM.  LOL!   Kids are hard and when you add in a contenious parental relatioship it becomes worse.  I am a custodial stepmom and a noncustodial stepmom.  My DH has a very contenious relationship with both Mom's.  It is hard when your (DH's) relationship is not supported by the other parent and it can bring tension into thier (furture SM/DH) relationship.  I am happy to talk/email with her if you would like.

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  • SlobinaSlobina
    Thanks! I will pass this info and page you if she wants to chat.
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