I spend a lot of time discussing the female side of divorce and stepfamily issues. I’ve talked about my journey as the partner of a divorced dad and I’ve invited conversation from The Mom’s perspective…. among other posts. And throughout the life of this blog, I’ve gotten some much-appreciated input from men about these issues.
Tonight, I’m thinking about stepfathers…
Continue readingIt’s no secret that I’m not a big fan of weddings. Over lunch last week, I asked some of Boyfriend’s co-workers why they attend such events. The answers varied:
“To meet drunken bimbos”
“To support the couple” (funny how soooo many people show up to “support” the couple at the wedding, but then disappear during a divorce when people really need support)
“To meet new people”
“To see people I haven’t seen in a long time”
“They’re fun. It’s a big party with drinks and dancing!”
On June 26, I attended a wedding because I was the daughter of the bride…
Continue readingHappy Father’s Day! …Regardless of the circumstances.
Continue readingI mentioned before that my mom is getting married again. She made the announcement about two months ago and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing. I don’t know the guy. I only met him once, so it’s hella weird for me to accept the fact that this stranger is going to be my “stepfather”. But then, I also feel a glimmer of excitement because finally there will be an Official Title assigned to someone in my F-Word.
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