BREAK THE [WOUNDS + UNAWARENESS] CYCLE!

Welcome to this forum for people who want to make healthy courtship choices that include prior kids. Most US stepfamilies are complex, stressful, and very different from intact biofamilies. Many estimate the US (legal) REdivorce rateto be 60% or more!

The first step is to assess yourself honestly for significant false-self wounds,and start reducing any you find (Lesson 1).The second step in co-creating a stable, satisfying stepfamily is to choose the right people to commit to, for the right reasons, at the right time. For perspective and resources for this vital process, see these danger signs, and these worksheets.