This group is giving me great cause to get out of the house for “me” time, grow a much needed network… and learn how to strengthen my amazing family.
Meet the Kirkland, Washington Stepmoms! These women are members of “Stepping Forward,” a Washington based MEETUP.COM group and part of our growing offline step-community. Read the inspirational testimonials below to understand why a stepmom support group can be such a positive outlet and resource:
“This is a good moment to be a stepmom. Women are reaching out to other women in our area to get together and discuss the complexities of stepfamily life, and the experience of the collective ‘exhale’ is nothing short of enlightening and encouraging. The majority of women in our fledgling group have been step parenting for under 5-10 years, and recognizing that our challenges are similar is a great relief. One woman said at our most recent meeting, “I would have driven much farther than I did this time to meet you all” and we acknowledged that the value of getting together cannot be underestimated. Each dynamic woman tells her story honestly, and is received with compassion; we also laugh a great deal, and set a tone of encouragement for all who come. It is our hope that this group will grow, and that other women who, like many of us, have felt isolated in their role as stepmother, will seek out Stepping Forward. We also hope that women who are veteran stepmoms will consider joining us to come give us their stories from the road, their wisdom and their wit. Finally, an enthusiastic thank you to all women engaged in forming groups and bringing awareness to their homes and communities about the realities of stepfamily life, we are all the stronger for your activity.”
-Jennifer Allen, stepmom and member of Stepping Forward
“After spending years without anyone to talk to, I finally found a stepparent group on Meetup that had just begun and knew instantly it was exactly what I needed. I was invigorated while driving there, excited for the opportunity to finally share some of the feelings I had been burying for all these years! I was amazed to realize how much I had in common with each of the amazing women that were there. While all of our stories are quite different, I could easily relate to aspect of each of them. I honestly believe I may have found friends for life. Thank you, Angie, for stepping up and helping us Step Forward!”
-Kate Holms, stepmom and member of Stepping Forward
About the Kirkland Stepping Forward Meet up group:
The purpose of this group will be to help one another find new strategies to create workable, peaceful and loving homes. Additionally, it is to provide support for each and every person who attends so that they can feel understood and empowered to reach their personal and family goals. If you are a step parent please join!
Contact: Angie at http://www.meetup.com/Kirkland-Step-Parenting/
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Aw, now I’m homesick – my mom lives in Kirkland! What a great group. Thanks for spotlighting them, Izzy.