Bridget Manley
Bridget Manley
Lauren - "I Remember Googling At Two AM One Night 'Why Does My Stepdaughter Hate Me?'"
Lauren - "I Remember Googling At Two AM One Night 'Why Does My Stepdaughter Hate Me?'"
Lauren - "I Remember Googling At Two AM One Night 'Why Does My Stepdaughter Hate Me?'"
Thursday 30th March 2017
Lauren's journey from businesswoman to stepmom highlights the challenges of blending families and finding common ground. Hear her story on 'Birds In A Tree'.
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Get the buttons here!Lauren's Unexpected Journey: From Businesswoman to Stepmom
I felt like I had been abandoned by my only ally in this. She had been very flighty before that as far as her interest in the kids, and it definitely, like I said, we've been married for Three And A Half Years now and it's definitely been for like the bulk of our marriage, like, I would say, Three Years or more, that she kind of comes around on birthdays and Christmas, and that's about it.
Imagine deciding never to have kids and then falling in love with someone who has three. That's exactly what happened to Lauren. A successful business owner, she had her life all planned out, and kids weren't part of it. But love doesn't follow plans, and she found herself deeply connected to a man with full custody of his three children. What follows is a heartfelt tale of blending families, teenage angst, and the rollercoaster of becoming a stepmom.
In this episode of 'Birds In A Tree', Lauren opens up about the growing pains of stepping into a ready-made family. She candidly shares moments of doubt, like Googling at 2 AM, 'Why does my stepdaughter hate me?' Lauren's journey is filled with relatable struggles, from trying to bond with teenagers who weren't biologically hers to feeling isolated in her own home.
Therapy became a crucial tool for Lauren and her husband, helping them find common ground and validate each other's feelings. She emphasizes that every stepparenting experience is unique, and there's no one-size-fits-all solution. Through her story, Lauren offers hope and compassion to anyone navigating the complexities of blended families. Tune in to hear Lauren's honest and inspiring account of how she turned her unexpected role into one of growth and understanding.
Whether you're a stepparent yourself or know someone who is, this episode sheds light on the challenges and rewards of merging lives and hearts.