How often have you been talking to a friend, family member, or coworker and they've made some offhand comment about being a stepmom. And you know it wasn't intentionally offensive, but it still made you cringe. And you've kicked yourself for not having a good response.

Get ready. We're going to tackle some of those awkward moments today and I'm going to make sure you are armed with the perfect response the next time it happens.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of The Stepmom Diaries! Being a stepmom comes with all kinds of feelings and emotions. And you are not alone.

No matter what your emotions may be in the moment, we'll talk about how you can respond to them.

Once you can acknowledge and embrace your feelings, you'll be able to tackle your challenges.

Give yourself some grace. And show yourself some kindness. Your needs are just as important as your family's. And you'll be no good to them or anyone else if you are neglecting your needs.

You can find us at www.thiscustomlife.com. Please share this episode with friends - and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss anything!!