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debpop

Member Name: debpop

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Parental Support in general
Date: 08/09/00 (61 review reads)
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I am a mother to 2 sons 3 and 7 weeks. I also have two stepchildren 8 and 11. And find it hard sometimes to cope. especially with an interfearing mother. I think that there should be alot more help for step-parents. The only websites I have found are american. And there family issues are so much different to ours. I would love to get advice from other people in my situation. I have found one site in America that has been of some help to me, and I have found a person who has become a very good friend to me. But what about more sight like that in England? Us stepparents need more advice and help.

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jryan999

- 23/01/03

The way in which step-parents can treat their new-found children can be worse than the "natural" parents - and sometimes miles better.

My sister met a man after divorce who then kicked out her 12 year old son who was brought up by his grandfather, myself I was kicked out by my natural mother when my dad left, and I refused to reject him.

Now I find 25 years later I have my own step-kids (9 & 13), and a baby on the way, and I totally agree, is anyone knows of a UK "step-parent" support site or offline organisation I'd love to know.

Having been through the pain of divorce (as both a child and adult), I can sympathise with my two girls. I found family therapy helped a lot - firstly them, and then (through happier children), the parents.

As for the "natural" father - words cannot describe how difficult and painful a person can be.

Any help of pointers would be gratefully heard.
Trayo

- 29/04/01

I am not the step-parent, my hubby is, but I agree that a website or something is needed for step-parents and their families. I often have to stop and remind myself that Martin isn't my son's father and, therefore, will quite naturally feel different about him than I do.

Your stepchildren are indeed lucky to have you.
sammi1

- 21/11/00

Im a step child debs, but unfortunately my stepfather wasn't as kind and lovely as you! He kicked me out when I was 14! Your stepkiddies should think themselves lucky to have a step mum who cares about them this much!


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