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Which Way's Up?

Navigating life as a Wife, (Step)Mom, and Armchair Psychologist.

Tag: divorce

But I am real.

"Oh, so you're their stepmom." "So they aren't your real kids..." And my favorite, "But you're not their real mom." I feel such a jolt when I hear these things - a combination of a stab in the heart (and a little in the back), anger, injustice and offense. And I often wonder if these … Continue reading But I am real. →

Jyl Barlow family, marriage, parenting, stepmom, teens, Uncategorized Leave a comment October 29, 2019November 3, 2019 5 Minutes

Table for Four

This isn’t a love story. Don’t get me wrong, I’m madly in love with Rich. He's my best friend and husband.  Well, best friend that I also sleep with.  We all know there are levels of best friends.  You know who you are, other best friends. I still have no idea how I scored this … Continue reading Table for Four →

Jyl Barlow family, marriage, stepmom, Uncategorized 4 Comments August 6, 2019 4 Minutes

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