Category Archives: Children

The Evil Stepmother Speaks: Is Your Stepfamily Afraid of You?

Has your stepfamily ever told you that they are afraid of you?  Don’t be surprised if they are terrified.  Yes, I said ‘terrified’.  No one will tell you that they are scared.  In fact, they may act as if they tower over you and give you the impression that you are powerless.  Have you seenContinue Reading

The Evil StepParent Speaks: I MIGHT BE A PAIN IN THE A–!

I just realized that I have been a pain in the ass.  It hit me like a lightning bolt.  Let me explain my thinking. When I became a stepmother, I jumped in with two feet.  I was so excited to be related to my stepchildren.  I loved being part of their lives.  I also feltContinue Reading

The Stepmother is the Family Anchor-The Evil Stepmother Speaks, Again

When you live in a remarried home, there are tons of moving parts.  Kids are going back and forth.  We are working.  Relationships go up and down.  Emotions swirl around our heads 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Much like the waves of the ocean can be turbulent, our families bravely voyage toContinue Reading

The Ex-Wife and the Evil Stepmother Speak

I always wanted to tape  a frank conversation between a stepmother and a Mother.  I always had this theory that if we could hear each other, we may think differently about the way we think, act and speak.  I am anxious to hear your feedback on the conversation. This is a personal conversation between meContinue Reading

The Evil Stepmother Speaks: Are We Really Sharing Our Stepchildren?

Ever since the last economic downturn, people have become entrepreneurial about how they live and work.  The biggest change has been the new Sharing Economy.  The sharing economy is one where we share each other’s resources with each other either freely or cheaply.  As a matter of fact, I am a member of a barterContinue Reading

Stepmothers Wonder “Will I Be Abandoned?”

A common lament among all of us stepmothers is “When will this all end?” or “When will this get better?”  I ask myself that same question and I have reached a new conclusion.  I think it is us.  Stepmothers are a fragile tribe.  We are hard working and focused, but our hearts are easily broken.Continue Reading

The Evil Stepmom Admits, “I Want a Knight in Shining Armor!”

Okay, I’ll admit it.  I want a Knight in Shining Armor.  I want my Knight to follow me around and defend me at all costs.  I do not need him to be my bodyguard, like the bodyguard of a celebrity or politician.  I need him to defend my thoughts, wants and desires.  I need himContinue Reading

The #Oscars – Stepmom Style!

Let’s do the Oscars, Stepmom Style!  Let’s take a look at this year’s best picture nominees and analyze them from a stepmother’s point of view. Nominees for best picture are: Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Life of Pi Beasts of the Southern Wild Amour Lincoln should be an old-fashioned favorite for any stepmother worth their salt. Continue Reading

Stepmothers and Stepfathers: Do You Ever Feel Like an Evil Stepmother? Here’s How You Got There!

Years ago, I stumbled upon a website called Heartless Bitches.  It’s an irreverent, wild site where women just speak their minds.  I love it.  I must have been having a “moment” and was googling for stepmother solutions when I found this blog or rant on the site.  It has always stuck with me.  Tell meContinue Reading

STEPMOTHERS HELP: 3 TIPS TO A PEACEFUL 2013

2013 will be a more peaceful year for stepmothers, stepfathers and step families throughout the world.  I just feel it.  As a New Year’s Gift to all step parents, I am offering 3 tips to provide more peace to your families in 2013.   Admittedly, these tips are very ‘whoo-whoo’.  When you read them, you mayContinue Reading