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 […]
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Client Session: My 10-Year Old Stepdaughter is Ruining My Marriage
My Client has watched helplessly as her 10-year old custodial stepdaughter has transformed from loving to tough-to-love in less than […]
Can I Divorce My Spouse Who Has Mental Illness
This question raises several issues. The most important one may be the definition of mental illness. It is very normal […]
How to Handle Disrespectful Stepkids
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
Disrespectful Stepkids and How to Handle Them
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
Why You Should Get On Your Ex Wife’s Good Side
HEAR ME OUT BEFORE I GET AN #EyeRoll! Today, let’s TRY a little tenderness! If you’re in a high conflict […]
How To COPE When Your EX Moves On
The most unfortunate time in a relationship is when you realize it has reached its climax. The best times have […]
Should You Stay Facebook Friends With Your Ex’s Family?
Back in the good old days when all we had were pagers — scratch that, let’s go even further. Back […]
Letter to My Daughter’s Stepmum: A Message to Ex-Husband’s New Wife
In a blog post that soon went viral, Candice Curry, 39, wrote ‘you were supposed to be hideous, remember? But […]
10 Things A Stepmom Would Never Tell A Birthmom (But Should)
I’m a stepmom. I’ve written about it before but I consider being a stepmom one of the luckiest things that […]
When Ex-Wives Become Alienators
After reading the list, don’t get discouraged when you notice that some of your own behaviors have been alienating your […]
When a Man Has To Grieve Living Children – Parental Alienation Exposed
Submitted by a member of the Blended and Black community Have you ever found yourself saying, “I don’t know what […]
Exploring the Fragile Relationship Between Stepmothers and Stepdaughters
Stepmothers and their stepdaughters can be faced with unique challenges. There is an interesting dynamic that happens when a woman […]
When Your Husband’s Ex-Wife Has Borderline Personality Disorder
THE GOOD WIFE Who’s helping You, when his Ex is a Borderline? Whether it’s your husband or lover who has […]
The BioMonster: 3 Ways YOU Created Your High Conflict BioMom
A warning for Stepmoms (and biomoms). Yes Stepmoms, you read that right. The BioMonster (high conflict bio mom) you’re dealing […]
PRESS RELEASE: Naja Hall Talks High Conflict Co-Parenting and Her Qwn “Girl,Bye!” Moments
Blended and Black founder, Naja Hall spoke with AskSharifah on Sharifah Hardie’s long-running LA talk radio show. The ladies had a […]
Stepmom Support: Please Don’t Tell Me I CHOSE THIS LIFE
Like most women that are falling in love, I was hopeful and anxious when my Future Husband and I began […]
Use These Apps to Communicate With Your Co-Parent
BEST APPS FOR CO-PARENTING When it comes to divorce, technology often gets a bad rap. Many people cite phone addictions […]
Sis, Are you pushing your child’s father away?
Sis, May I have a word with you for a second? There are far too many good men who are […]
Why Having Expectations of Your Co-Parent May Leave You Disappointed
Hypothetically speaking, if your co-parent approached you and gave you their most honest reason explaining why they are high-conflict, inconsistent, […]
Are You Grooming Your Little Girl To Be a Future Divorcee?
I recently read an article written by a woman that admittedly has Daddy issues. She was very open about her […]
ASK NAJA: My Son’s Expensive Toys Always Get Broken at Dad’s House
Dear Naja, I’m pretty new to this group and I don’t know the lingo for exes, wives, etc. so forgive […]
Sunday Inspiration: Hate Eats Away at Your Happiness
Life is so short. In the blink of an eye, our time here could end. Spending your days raising hell, […]
Drama: Woman runs over her baby daddy’s Girlfriend with her car
In an all around tragedy, an 18-year-old woman is dead after being repeatedly run over and rammed into a tree […]