"Do you struggle with how to connect with your stepchildren? Do you sometimes fear that you will always feel like an outsider, a stranger? Blended families are not easy. They are always started after a great loss - the loss of the previous family, whether divorce, breakup or bereavement. When you come into the picture, you may not be aware of the grief that is still lingering from events in the past. As a stepmom, you want to show that you care, but the barriers seem too great. How can you gain trust? How can you get closer? This book gives you tools to help you connect with your stepchildren. With a blend of stories, personal sharing and research, you will find wisdom, understanding and humour. You will see your story within these pages and celebrate all that you already giving."