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Depression in Stepmothers
Navigating the dynamic of being a stepmother can be rewarding, but also very trying. Here's a quick guide.
If you are a stepmother, there is no doubt you have found yourself in what can feel like a no-win situation. The very basic nature of being a stepmother, or an "outsider" who has joined the family circle, means that you’ll be examined under a microscope and potentially the recipient of criticism and emotional unloading… and that’s just for starters!
It is important not to deny your feelings, suppress them, or beat yourself up for feeling the way that you do. Of course you are going to have some painful feelings around this dynamic.
It is important not to deny your feelings, suppress them, or beat yourself up for feeling the way that you do. Of course you are going to have some painful feelings around this dynamic.
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