Welcome to Stepmum Space
A safe space for Stepmums and those who care about us!
With Stepfamilies now the fastest growing type of family in the UK, you’d be forgiven for thinking there would be a lot more support out there for Stepmums.
But there isn’t.
There’s a few hidden Facebook groups, the odd Instagram page, and of course the ‘Step-parenting’ section on Mumsnet, where Stepmothers are mostly ‘flamed’ (Mumsnet lingo) for having any desire for their own needs to be met.
Alongside these there are a few ‘self help’ books which, in the main, put all the responsibility of ‘fixing’ relationships on the Stepmother (like we didn’t have enough do do as women in 2025!)
So it’s no surprise then that Stepmother mental health is plummeting, with research showing Stepmums suffer twice the anxiety and depression of other family members (including Mums.)
Stepmum Space is THE space for Stepmums
As a biological Mother I had had so much support and compassion from society for the challenges I faced.
As a Stepmum, not so much.
So in 2022 I created Stepmum Space. A safe space for women (and men) to share their stories free from judgement, to get advice and support, and to make connections with others on the same journey.
Part of my mission was to show Stepmums that we aren’t alone with our feelings. And that the (sometimes complicated) emotions we have about our situations don’t make us bad people!
The The Stepmum Space website has a forum where you can ask/share advice with others as well as an option to subscribe for tailored content.
If podcasts are your thing, you’ll find ‘Stepmum Space’ wherever you listen to podcasts. There are 48 episodes available to binge, each tackling a different area of Stepmum life. You’ll hear from Stepmums, Parenting experts, Mindset coaches and Dads, all of whom candidly share their experiences and offer advice and fresh perspectives.
Stepmum Space on Substack
Here on Substack you can expect a community curated for smart Stepmums who want to thrive in their life despite the difficulties we face.
I’ll share articles, advice and thoughts on all aspects of Stepmotherhood. (And if there’s something specific you want to hear about please DM me!
I encourage you to subscribe and get involved in the conversations we will have here.
Who knows, you might just meet your Stepmum bestie!
Why subscribe?
Subscribing is free!
Just click the button below, pop your email address in and remember to put us on your ‘safe’ list so we don’t go to spam!
Once you’ve subscribed, you’ll get two posts per week, delivered straight to your inbox. These will come on Tuesday and Friday.
You’ll also be able to access the ‘chat’ feature where you can chat to other Stepmums and DM me.
Thank You Stepmums!
You do an amazing job.
And I see you.
Come join me for courage, compassion and connection.
Lots of love, Katie x
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