“I felt like I had to walk on eggshells.” - Leslie Kirkland

There’s a line no one talks about in blended families.

The one between helping… and overstepping.

Between protecting your spouse… and not stepping up enough.

In this raw and honest episode of My Dope Blend, we unpack the emotional tension every bonus parent and bio parent faces:

When does guidance feel like control?

Why does logic not matter in co-parenting conflict?

Is it really about the kids… or a power struggle?

And what happens when your spouse doesn’t step up for you?

From the laundry story that caused friction…

To the poolside moment that turned into a co-parenting clash…

To the hard truth about ministry weekends and missed time…

This conversation pulls back the curtain on:

Step parent boundaries

Co-parenting insecurity

Emotional maturity in blended families

How to communicate when it feels one-sided

And how to protect your peace without destroying the relationship

If you’re a:

✔️ Bonus mom

✔️ Bonus dad

✔️ Bio parent navigating shared custody

✔️ Or dating someone with children

This episode will hit home.

Because sometimes…

Overstepping is relative.

And not stepping up can cost more than you think.

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