Feb
05
2008
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While freshly remarried couples like to dream about how great their marriage and new family will be, they are frequently unrealistic in their expectations. Not to pop your bubble or anything, but the more realistic you are, the better your chances for success. That’s where I come in!
One of the reasons that step families don’t immediately function smoothly is because they are not one functioning unit. Instead, there are 3 units working independently. It’s not until those units begin to work together than life starts flowing smoothly.
Unit #1 - The Marriage
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Tags: Alyssa Johnson, children, couples, family, marriage, parent, remarried, spouse, step families
Jan
29
2008
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It’s night time. She comes in from work. Puts her bag down. The eyes flare.
In a split second, you think ‘Here we go again.’ The mania she doesn’t notice has taken over her whole being, apart from a tender moment with one of the little ones.
The attacks will follow, escalate, after dinner as she drinks to still her mind. (What can I do? is at the front of your mind. How bad will it get? comes next, then Will the kids cope? follows, and your heart drops to your boots.)
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Cope And Stay Safe With Your Bipolar Partner
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Tags: bipolar disorder, partner, spouse