My step-son has been through a lot in his young 7 years. He's survived living in an orphanage for 20 months, being adopted, having his Mom leave 10 months later, re-marry a year later, have a baby, and have his dad re-marry (to me). His Mom is getting divorced again. I am in no way judging her (this is between her & her husband), but I know that my step-son cares for his step-dad very much. Stepson spends the summer with his Mom before coming home for school. He's going through this now while with her and she's already said he's acting out. What is the best way to help him cope with the divorce and loss of a step-parent? I have no experience in this except for being the stepmom... do kids go through the same normal feelings even when it's a stepparent?
DH and I want to do whatever we can to help stepson out as much as possible. He usuallly talks to me a lot and will open up with me more than anyone else. I want to do the right thing! Please help! Thank you.
2007-06-04
06:01:45
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enhanna
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Marriage & Divorce