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Stepping into a New Role, Stories from Stepmoms eliminates the notion of the “evil stepmother” from the past. That story may be old, but sadly nothing has come along to replace it, even though there are so many blended families in our society. This book is a collection of true stories from real stepmoms navigating their way through the trials and tribulations and the rewards and successes of helping to raise someone else’s children.
When a stepmom reads a story from one of the chapters, she should feel validated, supported, and encouraged on her own journey. The chapters are comprised of topics that we stepmoms encounter on a regular basis, from disciplining our new step-kids, to sharing holidays, to jealousies between the new family members. The book will serve as a support group for stepmoms everywhere.
“The world of step-parenting is rarely explored. It must be similar to maiden voyages by explorers in the 1400’s. It’s scary, treacherous, and sometimes painful. But if we have a guide book, such as the one Shawn wrote, the new world can be bright and beautiful. Thank you for being our Step-Navigator!”
Craig Shoemaker
Comedian of the Year from the American Comedy Awards, ABC, and two-time Emmy Winner, NATAS.
You can purchase a copy of Stepping into a New Role, Stories from Stepmoms at:
Stories from Stepparents – This book will include stories from both stepmoms and stepdads. It will have new stories from many of the stepmoms I previously interviewed, along with stories from new stepmoms. In addition, I interviewed over a dozen stepdads about their experiences helping to raise their new wive’s children. Their voices deserve to be heard because they, too, experience unexpected challenges when they become stepdads.
Stories about Differences – In addition, I’m writing a book about all kinds of differences. As someone born with a physical difference, I know what it’s like to be treated unfairly just for looking different from the norm. This got be thinking about how life can be hard for anybody different from the majority. So I decided to interview people viewed as different. I interviewed people with physical differences, learning challenges, sexual differences, and those identifying as gender neutral. Hearing all their stories has been so enlightening. We are all unique in some way.