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"I'm going to be completely honest. When I learned the magazine was $5.00 a month I thought you all were totally crazy! I pay less than that for an issue of Cosmo or Glamor and it comes with nice shiny pages, perfume samples, and ads of supermodels in clothes I will never wear. But I figured, what the heck, I have nothing to lose and if it isn't worth it I will just cancel and I'm only out $5.00.
So I broke down and got a subscription. I was really glad to learn that upon subscribing, I also get to view the back issues. I don't remember if that's something that is mentioned as a reason to order but if its not it should be.
Anyway reading StepMom Magazine has made me feel the most sane I have felt since I met my husband. We have spent hours in therapy trying to figure out how to make things work and I really wanted about to give up. My mom gave me some great advice. She said "As long as you can say you love him you have a reason to stay." As it turns out she was right. It would be really unfair for both my husband and myself to end our relationship because of stress and problems from his family and the ex-wife.
I don't know any other stepmoms and as much as everyone wanted to understand how I felt and give me advice they just didn't know how. This magazine has by far exceeded my expectations of anything I had hoped to find. (I just wish I had found you sooner.) Keep up the great work and know you really are helping people and saving marriages."
- Annette
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"My husband's six children are grown with families of their own but this magazine has helped me figure out problems I have been dealing with for over 25 years. I no longer feel alone."
"The advice of other women who've been there is really helping me understand our unique situation. I can't tell you how thankful I am for your magazine."
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"Came home from work today and my husband proceeded to make me coffee and tell me how much he loves and appreciates me. When I asked him where all this nice stuff was coming from he looked me square in the eye and said "I've been reading those StepMom Magazines you left in the bathroom. I'm trying to get it." Wow! Thanks StepMom Magazine!
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Founder-National Stepfamily Day
I LOVE this magazine. I read every word of the November issue. Couldn't put it down. The articles and stories are well written and chalk full of valuable information. It's professional and visually gorgeous. Keep up the good work. You set a very high standard. Thanks!
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www.Blended-Families.com
"I love this magazine. Even though I'm not in the "thick" of raising my stepkids anymore, we still encounter issues that I'm not quite sure how to react to. StepMom Magazine helps to guide me in new/uncomfortable situations. I even notice my husband peeking at it when I'm not looking! It's a great conversation starter and whether he would admit it, or not, it helps my husband understand his role as a stepfather, and even his role as a father, better."
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Elizabeth Guerra
StepMom Magazine Food Editor
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Author, Stepmonster
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thestepmomstoolbox.com
"StepMom Magazine is a wonderful tool whether you have children of your own or are a childless stepmother, whether you're a seasoned veteran or a fledgling stepmother. You'll find yourself surrounded by a community of women who understand the inevitable ups and downs you will experience as a stepmother."
Katherine Maguid
Contributing Writer
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Izzy Rose, Author
The Package Deal: My (not-so) Glamorous Transition from Single Gal to Instant Mom
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