*Please share this podcast with friends, subscribe, and leave a comment or question.* Navigating a blended family after divorce can be exceptionally challenging, especially if emotions are raw or one spouse has moved on to a new partner. Perhaps you are the second wife wondering how to maneuver through a new family dynamic. Listen as Judy Herman shares strategies for guiding your family through rough waters.
The divorce rate for second marriages including children from a previous marriage is 66%, largely due to the stress of combining families. It is important to be aware of the issues going into the marriage, and how to anticipate each individual’s needs and emotions.
Judy discusses:
Psychological effects of a blended family on the kids, even if they are adults.
Unrealistic expectations of a blended family.
How to support your children and be open, whether teens or adults, when dealing with your own anger and grief.
How you, as the new wife, can support the kids blending into a new family.
What is considered a normal adjustment period.
Produced by: Whitfield Media Group, Chattanooga, TN
Editing by: Tyler Owens
Email: silverdivorcepodcast@gmail.com
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About your guest: Judy K. Herman (Speaker, Retreat Facilitator, and Psychotherapist) is the leading expert in navigating the complexities of relationships with clarity and authenticity. She is the author of two impactful books, "Beyond Messy Relationships" and "Relationships with Purpose" and she hosts the empowering podcast "Better Relationships, Better Life." She may be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/judykherman/ and https://www.judycounselor.com/silver-divorce/
About your host: I’m Lisa McCluskey, MBA, a retired healthcare executive turned podcaster after being blindsided by divorce after a 34-year marriage. I interview experts on the Silver Divorce Podcast to help people through the traumatic divorce journey.
This podcast provides education and is not intended as therapist or legal advice.
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