If you are dating someone with children, or have children and dating someone special, or if you have been in a stepfamily for years, both hope and help are available. Did you know that there is an entire field of study on the dynamics of stepfamilies, the myths about how they work and don't work, and how they are not supposed to be or function as a "biological family."
Let me share my experiences as a stepchild (twice), as a stepparent, and as a still married biological parent. I am also well credentialed professionally with doctorate in counseling, LPC status and pastoral counselor and career in counseling.
I will be posting articles on stepfamily issues (myths, principles, special issues, etc.) and will reply to questions and conversation.