{"product_id":"no-little-girl-ever-dreams-michelle-brown-9798313680040","title":"No Little Girl Ever Dreams Of Becoming A Stepmom: A Companion Guide For The Stepmom Journey","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You're not their real mom.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You knew what you were signing up for.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You're not a mother, you wouldn't understand.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You can never love your stepchild as your own.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo any of these comments sound familiar? If you're a stepmom, the answer is likely, \u003cb\u003e YES.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe role of a stepmom is full of uncertainty. Creating a functional blended family is a complicated dance of weaving broken bits together with newer, awkward pieces, using a dexterity that can only be learned over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new stepmom, about to become a stepmom, a seasoned stepmom, or a stepmom struggling deep in the trenches as you read this, I have created a companion guide book that will find a place at your table, no matter what your blended family dynamic is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe hard truth is that little girls don't daydream about becoming someone's stepmom when they grow up. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnother hard truth is that it's not easy finding other stepmoms to relate to.\u003cp\u003eI began writing about my stepmom experience when I couldn't find stepparenting resources that spoke to me. I wanted to become a voice for other women who also found themselves in this role they surely never dreamed of as little girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy stepmom role has taken me through many varying seasons. I have been a full-time stepmom, a part-time stepmom, and all the weird spaces in between. I have been a childless stepmom who later faced the challenge of bringing an \"\u003ci\u003eours baby\"\u003c\/i\u003e into the family mix. I write about the loneliness, anger, and resentment this role has brought me and the unexpected lessons in love and self-care that have emerged from navigating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI'm not going to sugarcoat the negative experiences I've had as a stepmom but I'm also not going to leave you alone in the darkness.\u003c\/b\u003e This book is meant to comfort you during your lows, and guide you through your highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNote: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e If you're a stepmom who doesn't care for the label of \"\u003ci\u003estepmom\u003c\/i\u003e\" and would rather be called a \"\u003ci\u003ebonus mom\u003c\/i\u003e\" or some other variation, \u003ci\u003eI get it.\u003c\/i\u003e In this book, I will explore the concept of labels and what they represent to us as women in a mothering role as well as what they mean to the people around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeep this companion guide book in your arsenal for your stepmom journey. Revisit it whenever you need to. Skip to the sections that make you feel heard, seen, and validated. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou got this.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michelle Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798313680040\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Michelle Brown","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440461951231,"sku":"9798313680040","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b07f060d-25ff-424e-865e-cecfe90e15bd.jpg?v=1777182592","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/no-little-girl-ever-dreams-michelle-brown-9798313680040","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}