Author Archives: JenXTalks

Y’all…. some days I just can’t do it anymore. And it’s not about him or my love for him or our life. It’s the constant F1-F2 tornado with debris hovering in the air at all times. During tornados, you are … Continue reading →

Y’all… one thing this BFHOE life has taught me is to be very sensitive to other people who have blended family struggles. I tend to notice them quickly and empathize with them deeply (though not to the point of victimhood … Continue reading →

I’ve started reading Open Book by Jessica Simpson and y’all… it is so good. Not only is it good, it does discuss some of the Blended Family Hell on Earth topics and issues that are so important to me; specifically, … Continue reading →

I recently finished this book and LOVED it!! I don’t watch wrestling but really enjoy reality TV and stumbled upon their show (I think Hulu recommended it to me actually). I happened to catch an episode where they were really … Continue reading →

People often admire the professions of lawyers and doctors. Many people often aspire to be them or to grow up to marry a “doctor or lawyer”. One of my most favorite things about both professions is that they refer to … Continue reading →

I am blessed with many acquaintances who have been married for over 15, 20 or 30 years who only have children with each other and who work as a team to raise their teenagers TOGETHER. When the teen begins testing … Continue reading →

I’m learning that this BFHOE life is cyclical. It goes through highs and lows and the basic storms of life but it’s often worse and more difficult to navigate because there are SO MANY additional opportunities for storms. You know … Continue reading →

When I first met Hubs, my kids were older (ages 12, 15 & 18). I had a realistic view of blended family life. I did not expect my husband or my kids to have an unrealistic, disneyland utopia love for … Continue reading →

Y’all. This is the first week we have resumed ANYTHING resembling normal life since Spring Break. The teens have been back to school for only 3 days now and I’m actually beginning to feel “normal” again (peace, quite, mental strength) … Continue reading →