The Heart of a Bonus Mom: Real Stories, Real Love
Embracing the Joys and Challenges of Blended Family Life.
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Read more: I Put the Pen Down… and Why I’m Picking It Back Up
I didn’t stop writing because I ran out of things to say. I stopped because life got loud. Somewhere between being a working mom, carrying a high-expectation job, trying to be present at home, show up in my marriage, love kids who didn’t come from my body but live in…
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When They’re Not Here: Finding Connection in the Gaps
Don’t blink. All the parenting advice, country songs, and even well-meaning relatives talk about how if you blink, next thing you know, your kids will…
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Meeting the Kids: First Impressions and Lasting Connections
‘Sissy, there’s someone in Daddy’s bed!’ Cue the internal monologue: ‘Yep, that’s me… this is the moment I knew I’d messed up.’ Four little heads…
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Cheering From the Sidelines: A Bonus Moms Journey!
Can we get real together for a second? Parenting is tough. Now add kids in sports – especially when they’re in different sports at the…
● About Me
I’m Mariah, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a proud bonus mom to four amazing kids—a 16-year-old daughter, a 14-year-old son, a 10-year-old son, and an 8-year-old daughter—and my husband and I have a 3-year-old daughter together. Navigating life in a beautifully blended family, I’ve experienced the challenges, joys, and unique dynamics that come with being a bonus mom.
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