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Which Way's Up?

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

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Max

Written with the blessing of his mother. Three years ago, as a family, we decided to have a dedicated gym night. “As a family” may be a stretch, because getting the kids there was akin to putting a onesie on an octopus. But we did it - a regular 5:30pm session with a real live … Continue reading Max →

Jyl Barlow Uncategorized 3 Comments September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 7 Minutes

It’s fine. I’ll be fine.

Excerpt #237 from Life as a Stepmom (or second wife?). Do you ever jaunt through life thinking everybody probably looks at you with total wonder and awe...only to be brought back with a slap upon hearing that one (or two) of those everybody’s is taking shots at you? Yes? Okay, then you have a good … Continue reading It’s fine. I’ll be fine. →

Jyl Barlow Uncategorized 1 Comment April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 6 Minutes

Had I known (I’d do it all again)

Don't worry, next week I'll be at Disney...so should be lighter fare. In the meantime... I started another Step-momming book a few weeks ago and, I've got to say, one chapter in and I felt like I could have written it. Several lines jumped off the page at me - but one particularly - a … Continue reading Had I known (I’d do it all again) →

Jyl Barlow Uncategorized 5 Comments February 8, 2020March 23, 2020 7 Minutes

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