On this episode, we carry on the discussion about the many facets of growing up in a blended family setup, and also speak about parents who leave their kids behind after they get married.

“We worry about decorating a story way too much when we’re confessing to our kids about things like this; it stops being about the fact that you want to make sure your children are aware of what’s happening, and more about saving your own ass and making yourself look like you’re not the problem, or you didn’t abandon a child — whatever! Who cares?!”

On this episode, we discuss the blended family dynamic, and delve into why some people have a problem with the idea of a 'step' parent.

“What inspired this conversation was a tweet that I shared with you. The person thought that blended families [were] a scam. Everyone but one person agreed with that sentiment. I found it interesting because, well, that’s not been my experience, which is why I would like us to discuss it.”

We discuss the many fears we hold regarding parenthood, and then try to understand why the process freaks us out so much.

Quotable: “I can’t get over the fact that I wish I had more time to prepare. I struggle so much with getting past the reality that he’s here, and I don’t have have the room to make mistakes. I mean, I do, but I’m also under the pressure to feel like when I do make those mistakes, I must bounce back quickly.”

We talk about how we both came into parenting, and share a bit about our family situation. Blended families, lock in!

Quotable: "There are times where I can't be a hundred percent the parent I would have imagined myself to be if I had to become one, and that's unfortunate for a child -- to experience stuff like that. But also, that is an opinion I'm worried about having."