Transition days. You know, the ones where your quiet, clean house suddenly turns into a full-blown chaos factory. Whether your stepkids are arriving for the weekend, the week, or every other Tuesday, transition days can bring stress, overstimulation, and a whole lot of feelings you didn’t expect. In this episode, Alicia is answering real questions submitted through her Instagram broadcast channel from stepmoms just like you who are trying to survive the emotional rollercoaster of blended family life.
From feeling totally withdrawn to dealing with a stepkid who “hates you” on day one, Alicia breaks down what’s normal (spoiler alert: a lot more than you think), how to communicate your needs to your partner without starting WWIII, and how to stop shrinking yourself just to keep the peace.
You’ll also hear how transition day stress affects your relationship, your mental health, and why a simple routine—yes, even just ordering Chinese food—can be the thing that brings everyone back to center.
In this episode:
- What’s actually normal on transition days
- How to communicate your overwhelmed energy to your spouse without sounding like you hate everyone
- Helping your stepkid process anxiety about going back to their mom’s house
- What to do when your stepchild seems to hate you the second they walk in
- Navigating the shift in your relationship when the house gets fuller (and louder)
- How not to lose your own damn mind in the process
Resources Mentioned:
- 🎁 Freebie: Mastering the Stressors – A stepmom’s guide to identifying what’s really causing stress and finding a better way to respond
- 🎧 Episode 67: The Stepmom Specific Anxiety No One Talks About – Why you feel it and how to manage it
- 🎧 Episode 96: Documenting for Court: Protecting Your Peace in High Conflict Coparenting with Nika Chadwick
- 💬 Join the Instagram Broadcast Channel to weigh in on future episodes and get support in real time
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