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A stepmother constantly sees to others' needs - those of her spouse, her kids, his kids, their kids. She also has to work so difficult to keep her marriage or offer with the emotional turmoil that can follow divorce and marrying again, that she may disregard her own needs. It's no surprise, then, that stepmothers often ask: Who's caring for me? That's where Sue Patton Thoele steps in, offering practical advice and emotional support in a fresh edition of her book, The Courage to be always a Stepmom. Much has been discussed the nut products and bolts of stepmothering - coping with a hostile ex-wife, learning to discipline effectively - but this booklet is the first to focus on the stepmother's characteristic emotional and religious needs. Stepmothers are often expected to care for their stepchildren as a parent would, yet their initiatives frequently go unappreciated and are sometimes satisfied with hostility. Also, they are often focuses on of misplaced anger or are reminded they are not the "real mother". Amid such stresses, relationships fray and sometimes break apart. But according to Ms. Thoele, with the proper skills, women can learn to find their way the pitfalls, take full advantage of human relationships, and meet their own needs. Thoele's booklet addresses stepmothers' commonly sensed feelings - guilt, shame, grief, frustration, and dread - and offers hands-on advice for acknowledging and coping with them. A practical handbook and comforting good friend, this booklet should be listened to by every female who finds herself in the stepmother's role.
