Support, tools & coaching for stepmums: https://stepmumspace.comTrigger Warning: This episode includes discussion of trying to conceive and vasectomies.In this honest and deeply validating episode, Katie speaks with Jen — a stepmum to two and mum to one — who has been navigating stepfamily life for over a decade.When Jen met her husband, she didn’t have children of her own. But because he had majority custody, she became a full-time stepmum overnight. That sudden shift brought love, connection, and enormous responsibility — all while Jen was quietly carrying anxiety that no one around her fully understood.Jen opens up about:the emotional weight of stepping into a full-time parenting role immediatelythe pressure of loyalty binds and complex Bio Mum dynamicsfeeling like she had to walk on eggshells in her own homethe anxiety that built when she was giving everything but feeling unseenthe moment her husband finally realised how unsupported she had beenwhy calling out poor behaviour isn’t “being difficult” — it’s protecting your wellbeingJen also shares how her relationship with her stepkids has evolved, including the powerful moment her stepson admitted he thought he “wasn’t supposed to like her” — and what that honesty unlocked for their connection.This is a grounding and empowering conversation for any stepmum who has ever felt invisible, overwhelmed, or unsafe in her own home. Jen’s story is a reminder that boundaries matter, support matters, and you matter.If You Need Support Book a free intro coaching call: https://stepmumspace.com/booking Find workshops, tools & resources: https://stepmumspace.com Instagram: @stepmumspaceKeywords: full-time stepmum, stepmum anxiety, home doesn’t feel safe, loyalty binds, stepmum burnout, struggling stepmum, stepmum support, Bio Mum dynamics, blended family stress, stepmum mental health, overwhelmed stepmum, stepmum podcastYou deserve a home that feels safe — and support that helps you breathe again.To join the Stepmum Space Workshop visit www.stepmumspace.comSupport the show

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