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A guide for parents of blended families |
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A guide for parents of blended families
ANGELIKA AND DOUG BULLIS
of Moosejaw, Sask., began married life full of hope and love, with all
their children (two of hers, two of his and one of theirs) joining in
the ceremony and the song "Circle of Life" playing as Angie walked down
the aisle. But despite best intentions, Angie recalls her first year
with this instant family as a blur of sibling squabbles and rising
resentment on her part. With five kids underfoot, she felt like an
unpaid servant, constantly cooking, picking up dishes, putting toys
away and acting as a referee. She had no time for the special moments
she had once enjoyed with her own children, and even less for herself.
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