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The Wedding of my Stepdaughter

By Claudette Chenevert on May 27, 2009 | In Stepfamilies, Relationships, vacation | 1 feedback »

I'm finally taking the time to write about my stepdaughter's wedding. Can you believe it that it's already close to three weeks since it happened. Where did the time go?

I'm glad that I wrote my thoughts and feelings in my daily journal. It's amazing how fast things get blurry. After picking my son and granddaughter at the airport, getting all the stuff ready for the guests and meeting up with Julie's in-laws, we were now ready for the big day.

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Tags: commitment, daughter, father, key west, marriage, mother, relationship, son, stepdaughter, stepmother, wedding

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What I wish for every little girl

By Claudette Chenevert on Sep 10, 2008 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

While doing research on challenges stepmom and biomoms face, I came across Christina's beautiful short story that I would like to share. This woman has lived the many facets of what motherhood is like. She also has a book for sale that talks about children in stepfamilies and ways to nagivate through the issues.

What I wish for every little girl.

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Tags: dad, daughter, wish

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Why is it that my daddy doesn't love me?

By Claudette Chenevert on Jun 15, 2008 | In Uncategorized | Send feedback »

It's Father's Day and I'm really excited to see my daddy.
We're going to have dinner together, just him and me. It's Father's Day.
I made him a really special card with lots and lots of hearts
to show just how much I love my daddy.
He's my hero.

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Tags: daughter, disapointment, father, father's day, hurt

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