This week we dive into the complex and often emotional process of blending physical spaces in a stepfamily. Hosts Amelia and Adrienne share their personal experiences, from moving into a home with a history to creating new memories and making a space feel truly yours. Listen in as they discuss the unexpected challenges, emotional hurdles, and practical solutions for making a blended family home a place of comfort and belonging.

 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Personal Experiences: Amelia shares her journey of moving into a home her husband bought with his ex-wife and the unexpected emotional challenges that arose.

• Emotional Hurdles: The struggle of dealing with the physical reminders of a partner's past and how it can impact a stepmom’s sense of belonging.

• Practical Solutions: The importance of creating new memories, making changes to the home, and the significance of communication in navigating these challenges.

• Building Together: The benefits of working together to make a house feel like a home, including purchasing new items and making joint decisions.

• Grace and Understanding: Encouragement to give yourself grace during this process and the reminder that it’s okay to feel uncomfortable and take time to adjust.

 

RESOURCES & LINKS:

Course: https://www.theartofblendedchaos.com/thestepmomstore/p/the-sovereign-stepmom

Blog: https://www.theartofblendedchaos.com/blog/livinginhisexwifeshouse

https://www.theartofblendedchaos.com/blog/livinginhisexwifeshouse

Website: theartofblendedchaos.com

YouTube: @StepmomUnfiltered

 

FOLLOW:

The Art of Blended Chaos: @theartofblendedchaos

Amelia: @amelia.lane.stepparentcoach

Adrienne: @adrienne.stepmomcoach