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Skillful Detaching.....

It can be so challenging to figure out the nuances of detaching from your step kids. But sometimes it's oh so necessary for relationship health & SANITY!

This was one of the topics of convo at our most recent virtual Stepmom Support Group. We reminded each other that being treated badly is not something to detach from - its always important to stand up for yourself and advocate *kindly* for how you want to be treated. However, your worries and concerns about 5 years from now? What type of adult your steps will grow up to be? Not yours. Letting it go is actually the most loving thing to do, oftentimes. Not easy! That's why we're here to support each other.

Sometimes the skillful detaching is a bob and weave, and can depend on so many things. We're not meant to do challenging things on our own, and navigating stepmotherhood is definitely something that having a supportive community to bounce ideas off, get feedback, and hear others experience is so, so powerful.

The group is every other Monday evening at 5pm EST.

Some benefits frequenters of the Monday night virtual Step-mom Support Group are talking about:
"Feeling like I’m not alone. Also learning from other people’s experiences and getting input on difficult situations."
"Connecting with others in similar situations, which is very validating !"
"Feeling an immediate connection to shared experiences!"
"Validation"
"Talking with other stepmoms who get it! It's nice to know I'm not alone and feel supported."
"Hearing other step mom stories and getting input on personal step-parenting problems/concerns from other moms"

As you can joining the group is a hugely validating experience! It's easy to feel alone in the Step-mom journey, like you are crazy for feeling the way you do, or that your challenges are different/harder than everyone else's. Joining the monday evening group will give you the nourishing opportunity to find out that you are, in fact, not at all alone! That even the seemingly craziest of feelings that you have or challenges are not crazy at all when you're in a group of Step-moms.

This group is growth-oriented and you have an opportunity to listen and hear from others, get feedback if you want it, and/or vent if you need to.

Link to register is in the comments! Next group is May 17th 5pm EST.

See you there!

For anyone who needs to hear this-.As we roll into the holidays, navigating often complex family dynamics and a pandemic and the pressure that can accompany all the decision-making involved, I hope you can remember this!

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Yay! It's happening! You won't want to miss this!