October Issue of StepMom Magazine
Lots of great articles on topics that matter to YOU
The October issue of StepMom Magazine is live! In it you will find articles by experts and women with stepchildren who walk the walk. You will find great advice and insight in these pages. This month I write about women with stepchildren and negativity. What is your best “fix” when you find yourself in a negativity spiral? Tell me about it.
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October 10th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
I just stop myself. Or I can only talk about it on certain days of the week. Otherwise my unhappiness or stress could take over EVERYTHING and that won’t do.
Oh and I meditate what a help that is!
October 10th, 2011 at 1:18 pm
I have a co-worker who actually sets a timer. She let’s herself “vent” for five minutes. Then it rings,and it’s on to the rest of her day. I am going to try that. I also talk to my friends who have older stepchildren. It is nice to hear from them about how once their stepkids have busy lives, jobs, husbands and wives, kids, etc. they worry a lot less about how they “fit in” with dad and stepmom. Am looking forward to that next stage.
October 18th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Love your article – I see too many women commiserating with other stepmom’s but finding few solutions to their problems. Thought-provoking article for stepmoms to consider.
November 9th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Dr. Martin, I wondered if there is anything that can be done about a particular website for stepmoms venting that is so negative that it’s acceptable to not only hate their stepkids, but call them “worthless garbage” and “crotch droppings”, celebrate banning stepkids from their homes and truly sadistic punishments.
Anyone who posts comments condemning things like calling children “worthless garbage” gets immediately banned.
It’s such a negative environment for stepmoms who are struggling, and end up surrounded by utter hatred and resentment of all stepkids, which just leads to more negativity. The “advice” there is making these situations far, far worse and I feel so horrible for these kids.
Your book is treated as their bible, yet they also completely accept emotionally abusing their stepkids.
November 9th, 2011 at 11:43 am
I suggest letting the web master know. If these kind of posts are acceptable there, it sounds as though you will want to find another, less negative forum. Keep in mind that it’s also extremely important to seek out friendships and support in real life. The internet is not a substitute for in-person contact and support. Nowhere does my book condone abuse of anyone. Obviously.
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