Step Families Step families can be very difficult to deal with for everyone. If you are used to having your parents to yourself and suddenly there is another adult and other children to share their attentions with it can be a very difficult adjustment. You may feel very jealous because your parent is spending more time with the other children or your step-parent. The step-parent is in a difficult position though as however they  behave, whether they try to be nice to you or try to tell you what to do, you are going to tell them that they are wrong. It is very difficult for everyone and you should take this into account. Remember that your step-parent is only trying to do what they think is best. Try talking to them rather than arguing with them. It might help to tell them what you feel they are doing wrong. You may be able to come to some sort of compromise. It is going to be difficult to adjust but eventually you will get used to any step-parent or step-brothers and sisters. You may even consider them to be very close family and good friends. Give it time and talk if you have any problems. Carrying On It can be very difficult to imagine life carrying on in a normal way after you have been through a divorce. It does happen. After you have got used to the idea of living with one parent or getting on with a step-family life can carry on as normal. Talking to people will help you get through this difficult time. You will get through it, things will be better and you will be able to move on and live normally again.
-Josie
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