Ask Naja: My Stepdaughter won’t visit unless we PAY her!
My Stepdaughter got $450 for birthday and Christmas from her dad and I, and other members of my family (grandparents etc). Her […]
My Stepdaughter got $450 for birthday and Christmas from her dad and I, and other members of my family (grandparents etc). Her […]
My Client has watched helplessly as her 10-year old custodial stepdaughter has transformed from loving to tough-to-love in less than […]
This question raises several issues. The most important one may be the definition of mental illness. It is very normal […]
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
HEAR ME OUT BEFORE I GET AN #EyeRoll! Today, let’s TRY a little tenderness! If you’re in a high conflict […]
The most unfortunate time in a relationship is when you realize it has reached its climax. The best times have […]
Back in the good old days when all we had were pagers — scratch that, let’s go even further. Back […]
In a blog post that soon went viral, Candice Curry, 39, wrote ‘you were supposed to be hideous, remember? But […]
I’m a stepmom. I’ve written about it before but I consider being a stepmom one of the luckiest things that […]
After reading the list, don’t get discouraged when you notice that some of your own behaviors have been alienating your […]
Submitted by a member of the Blended and Black community Have you ever found yourself saying, “I don’t know what […]
Stepmothers and their stepdaughters can be faced with unique challenges. There is an interesting dynamic that happens when a woman […]
THE GOOD WIFE Who’s helping You, when his Ex is a Borderline? Whether it’s your husband or lover who has […]
A warning for Stepmoms (and biomoms). Yes Stepmoms, you read that right. The BioMonster (high conflict bio mom) you’re dealing […]
Blended and Black founder, Naja Hall spoke with AskSharifah on Sharifah Hardie’s long-running LA talk radio show. The ladies had a […]
Like most women that are falling in love, I was hopeful and anxious when my Future Husband and I began […]
BEST APPS FOR CO-PARENTING When it comes to divorce, technology often gets a bad rap. Many people cite phone addictions […]
Sis, May I have a word with you for a second? There are far too many good men who are […]
Hypothetically speaking, if your co-parent approached you and gave you their most honest reason explaining why they are high-conflict, inconsistent, […]
I recently read an article written by a woman that admittedly has Daddy issues. She was very open about her […]
Dear Naja, I’m pretty new to this group and I don’t know the lingo for exes, wives, etc. so forgive […]
Life is so short. In the blink of an eye, our time here could end. Spending your days raising hell, […]
In an all around tragedy, an 18-year-old woman is dead after being repeatedly run over and rammed into a tree […]