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Why Summer Is So Hard for Stepmoms (And How to Protect Your Peace)
Anybody else look at the summer custody schedule and immediately feel their eye start twitching? 😅
In this episode, we're talking about why summer hits so differently in a blended family and why so many stepmoms head into this season already feeling overwhelmed, resentful, and exhausted before it even begins.
From schedule changes and camp logistics to vacation drama and invisible labor, summer can bring out every existing stress point in stepfamily life. But you are not powerless in it.
In this episode, we cover:
Why summer creates so much stress for stepmoms
The hidden mental load many…
The skinny
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