Episode 35: “Why Was She Good Enough to Marry… But I’m Not?”

10/05/2023 47 min Temporada 5 Episodio 3
Episode 35: “Why Was She Good Enough to Marry… But I’m Not?”

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Support, tools & coaching for stepmums: https://stepmumspace.comTrigger warning: This episode contains discussion of serious illness and baby loss.In this deeply emotional conversation, Katie speaks with Elizabeth, a 25-year-old stepmum of two young boys, about the complexities, heartbreak and hope woven through her stepmum journey so far.Elizabeth shares how hard it feels to have so much of her present and future shaped by decisions her partner made long before she arrived. She speaks honestly about the pain of wanting to build a future — marriage, milestones, stability — while her partner’s previous marriage has left him hesitant to take those steps again.She also opens up about:feeling stuck while life feels “on hold”wanting more time with her stepsons, but being limited by a schedule their mum won’t changethe emotional toll of her partner not wanting to go to courtworrying about the care her stepsons receive in the other homenavigating big emotions as a young stepmumhow her love for the boys has grown and deepened over timeThis is a tender, courageous episode for any stepmum who has ever felt insecure, unheard, or unsure how to move forward when the past still shapes the present.If You Need Support Book a free intro coaching call: https://stepmumspace.com/booking Find workshops, tools & resources: https://stepmumspace.com Instagram: @stepmumspaceKeywords: struggling stepmum, partner won’t remarry, stepmum feeling stuck, baby loss as a stepmum, young stepmum support, blended family challenges, stepmum resentment, stepmum insecurity, want more contact with stepchildren, co-parenting schedule issues, stepmum podcastYou deserve clarity, compassion and a future that includes you — and you’re not alone.To join the Stepmum Space Workshop visit www.stepmumspace.comSupport the show

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