- Laura Petherbridge
- April 14, 2014
- 350
Babies in a Stepfamily
“Is this how you felt when Colin and Erin were born?” I softly asked Steve, my husband. “Yes.” He replied. “And when the grandchildren begin to arrive it […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- March 17, 2014
- 350
Learning How to Love
If I’m being totally honest there were times in my early years as a stepmom that I didn’t even like my stepsons, much less love them. To me they appeared […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- March 3, 2014
- 350
Me and My Big Mouth
“I couldn’t get into the pool or the shower today because they were so crowded,” I huffed to the administrator at my local gym. Before she could reply I […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- December 9, 2013
- 350
Survival Tips for the Holidays After a Loss
“I dread Thanksgiving and Christmas,” the young woman softly shared. “I know as a Christian I should be celebrating the birth of Christ. But my mom passed away this […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- December 2, 2013
- 350
Conquering Holiday Hassles
When I was a child Christmas Eve was an elaborate event in my dad’s Italian family. For that special night my nana prepared an exceptional menu of meats, fish, pastas […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- November 20, 2013
- 350
Norman Rockwell, Leave Me Alone!!!
I’ve experienced more than 55 Christmases. You would think that by now I’d have given up the dream of my holidays turning out like a Normal Rockwell painting. But […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- September 27, 2013
- 350
Helping Others During Job Loss
“I have something for you in the car,” Ruth said with a compassionate smile. “Thanks, I’ll get it after the meeting,” I replied, knowing she had heard about my husband’s […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- August 19, 2013
- 350
When the Stepkids are Adults
“I’ve decided to begin some new techniques with my adult stepkids,” Stepmom Nancy shared with me. “I sent an email to my step daughter- in-law sharing how I wanted […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- August 5, 2013
- 350
Close Encounters with a Stepfamily
“I’m happy with the way we have set up our will,” my husband, Steve, said as he got ready to leave for work. “I’m sure you are,” I quipped […]
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- Laura Petherbridge
- April 30, 2013
- 350
Can This Marriage be Saved? Part II
The issues associated with adultery are often complex, and there is no simple formula for restoration. However, if the couple sincerely desires a healthy, thriving marriage after an affair here […]
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