New Beginnings

Starting this blog, is really my book.
This book is not a 'cure all', a 'how to' or your solution book. It is simply my thoughts, ideas, frustrations and examples of what helped me and hurt me as a step mom. I read heavily on this subject before becoming a step mom, and while somewhat helpful, the books and articles I read, never captured the realistic struggles, the emotional battles, and simplistic joys that come with the role of step mothering. And maybe my book won't either, but at least it may help others not fall into the traps I did. The Bible has many situations in it involving blended families, but it is hard to mix issues and cultures of that era comparatively to the present day we live in. But it can be seen clearly why God hates divorce and broken families, it was not by His design, it creates much confusion and heartache, but He does bless those who seek Him and seek the wisdom and understanding He will give. Once something is broken, you can try to put it back together, but there are pieces that can never fully be mended. But God promises comfort.
In someway I hope this book may guide the readers journey of step mothering into having a better experience than I did. I had to learn many things the hard way, when if I had been guided better, it would have had a different outcome in many situations. Every blended family situation is different so there can't possibly be one book that covers it all, but there seem to be some basic issues that most step mom's encounter. I didn't find any help in these areas and this is what I plan on revealing through out this book. So get ready to take some notes, get some kleenex and be ready to laugh as well, while I take you through my journey thus far.