A funny, honest, and empathetic resource for the novice stepmother, which includes advice on The kids Adjusting to suspicion, resentment, and biological-parent loyalties; The ex-wife Living calmly alongside her, whether she's a psycho or the perfect mother; The holidays Accommodating old family traditions and developing new ones; The sex Keeping love alive through the kids' bed-wetting and nightmares. Plus an invaluable list of resources, websites, publications, and organizations specifically for the new stepmother.

""Growing Through Divorce" is one of the most
practical, insightful, and helpful books available today."
H. Norman Wright

More than 600,000 copies sold Now with a brand-new cover, Jim Smoke's compassionate and supportive book will help many thousands more. Jim has counseled single-again people for more than 30 years. Drawing on this experience, he offers men and women the practical, step-by-step help they need to survive the turmoil of divorce and come out healthy and secure. Readers are encouraged to: look at divorce recovery as a healing processdevelop a solid support systemgive themselves time and permission to experience the myriad emotionsprovide support and understanding to their childrentake care of themselves financially, physically, and emotionally

Although devastating, divorce doesn't mean life is over. Joy and love will come again. "Growing Through Divorce" helps readers transform a difficult ending to a fresh beginning.