Before I started a blog I thought Twitter was all about celebrities self promoting and for reality tv addicts to discuss who should get voted off of Big Brother. It was only after reading another blogger's tips for increasing your blog's popularity that I realized how much more Twitter could be. For step moms (and I'm sure many other groups of people) it can be a lifeline.
Imagine a community of women who are all experiencing the same things you are. A community of women ready to lend an ear, offer advice and can truly empathize. Its incredible. (Not to mention the fact that I can now spare some of my real life friends from having to hear every detail of my life as a stepmom!)
So here it is in a nutshell. My advice for step moms out there needing support. Needing a community.
Join Twitter. Search #TwitterStepMoms. Follow these wonderful women. Read their posts. Ask questions. VENT. Read their blogs.
If it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to support a stepmom. Find that community for yourself. There are so many women out there who understand what you're going through. Find them. Connect. Share your struggles and (hopefully) your successes.
Through Twitter I have also discovered another online community that is full of stories from incredible people about their family dynamics. You can check it out here: Family Fusion Community
I've personally written two posts (so far) for them. You can check out my posts here: A Daddy Keeps You Safe & here: Time
I've been reading your articles on Family Fusion, they're great. I stumbled upon your blog because of the site. I can really relate to your story.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicole for your comment. I'm glad you found me through Family Fusion. Its such a great group of people!
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