Tag: ex-wife
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How to Persevere Despite the Constant Battles
Life as a stepmother is quite different from being a bio mom. Having raised two girls of my own to the current ages of 18 and 16, I can attest that stepmothering has its own unique challenges. Especially when you add all sorts of outside conflicts from a life lived before you came along. I… Read more
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How to Deal with Jealousy
For quite some time now, I’ve wondered, “why does she hate me so much?” I never knew her or my partner when they were going through divorce. I didn’t cause the divorce. I have been kind and considerate despite her outbursts and insults, her belittling and attempts to manipulate me. I don’t do drugs, get… Read more
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How to Make Your “Home” a Place of Peace
When I think of “home”, I think of my personal place of refuge, rest, peace, and comfort. A place that I can wind down after a long day and make happy memories with my family. For those of us that have been divorced though, we know well that it’s not always so ideal. In considering… Read more
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How to deal with villainous behavior
In nearly every story ever told, there is a protagonist and an antagonist. A hero and a villain. A winner and a loser. The storyline plays out as expected. The initial attempt to pacify or extend an olive branch. The escalation full of villainous behavior. An epic battle. And good overcoming evil. Oftentimes, in these… Read more