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Becoming a step parent comes with some major implications for you, your relationship and your new family. It could be that you do not already have children, and have gained an entire family almost overnight.
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Zodiacglp
Re: Step parenting Children with Special Needs
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25 February 2026 -
Wesley
Re: Dealing with Disrespectful Stepchildren
I married my wife 15 years ago. She had two children ages 6 and 4. I have raised them all of these years. I have…
16 September 2025 -
MDM
Re: The Importance of Spending Time with your Step Child
I broke up with my ex partner a 4 years ago..... we always still did love each when appart..... we…
6 May 2024 -
Annie
Re: Including Them In Household Decisions
I have 3 step-children (eldest is 23 - her boyfriend also lives with us). She is very head-strong and sadly the…
12 April 2023 -
Byron G Taylor
Re: The Importance of Spending Time with your Step Child
I've committed myself to my partner as I wish to spend the rest of my life with her we were…
29 March 2023 -
Byron
Re: The Importance of Spending Time with your Step Child
I've committed myself to my partner as I wish to spend the rest of my life with her we were…
29 March 2023 -
Unsure
Re: Step parenting Children with Special Needs
As another commentator mentioned, I’ve researched this topic and this thread is the closest thing I’ve found…
20 November 2022 -
Unsure
Re: Step parenting Children with Special Needs
As another commentator mentioned, I’ve researched this topic and this thread is the closest thing I’ve found…
20 November 2022 -
Good Guy
Re: Step parenting Children with Special Needs
Ive been with my gf now for 16 years, shes 51 and Im 49. Moved her and her now son (now 25) into my house 14…
19 August 2022 -
Good Guy
Re: Step parenting Children with Special Needs
Ive been with my gf now for 16 years, shes 51 and Im 49. Moved her and her now son (now 25) into my house 14…
19 August 2022
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