For workshops, coaching and stepmum support, visit: https://stepmumspace.comEpisode Summary In this heartfelt and refreshingly honest episode, Katie is joined by Grace — a warm, witty, and wonderfully open stepmum who shares what it was really like to go from living freely and independently to becoming a full-time stepmum of two almost overnight.Grace talks candidly about the emotional shifts, identity changes, and unseen pressures that come with stepping into an already-formed family system. From feeling like an outsider in her own home to worrying she was “doing it all wrong,” her honesty will resonate with any stepmum who has ever questioned themselves.In This EpisodeKatie and Grace explore:what it feels like to lose your sense of identity in a pre-existing familythe discomfort of feeling judged for your relationship with your stepkidswhy self-compassion matters more than perfectionhow to challenge the belief that you’re “getting it wrong”the emotional whiplash of stepping into caregiving before you're readythe difference between who you were before and who you’re becoming nowWhether you’re deep in the trenches or at the start of your stepmum journey, this conversation is a reminder that your experience is valid, your feelings make sense, and you are not alone.Need Support?If you’re overwhelmed, unsure, or craving more calm and confidence in your stepmum role:Join the Christmas workshop: Less Stress, More Sparkle Limited spaces. Practical tools for navigating stepfamily tension during the holidays. Details and booking at: https://stepmumspace.comFor 1:1 support: Book a free intro call: https://www.stepmumspace.com/booking Learn more: https://www.stepmumspace.com/Keywords (SEO)struggling stepmum, stepmum support, blended family stress, losing yourself as a stepmum, stepmum identity, overwhelmed stepmum, feeling like an outsider as a stepmum, stepmum guilt, stepmum boundaries, stepmum help, stepmum coaching, stepmum podcastFollow the show on Instagram: @stepmumspaceTo join the Stepmum Space Workshop visit www.stepmumspace.comSupport the show

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