What happened to me
At forty years old and single I met a man (my boss) and fell in love. Due to a "perceived conflict of interest" I had to leave my job to be with him. I became an instant step mom to twin four year old boys, couldn't find a job in my industry for two years and struggled with the adjustments from single, successful career woman to sudden step mom.
What I learned
I learned to organize a house versus a condo. I learned to feed four (including kids) versus one. I learned to garden versus plant pots. I learned how to enjoy family vacations. I learned I am way stronger than I thought. I learned to let go of a lot of expectations. I learned to let love in.
What I wish I'd known then
It would take me five years to land on my feet in my career. This was going to be the hardest adjustment of my life. Children are a full time job even if they aren't your own. I would be dealing with other people's emotional turmoil for years to come. I was going to gain ten pounds from emotionally eating. My relationship was going to be unlike any other. I was going to have to make huge sacrifices.
