122: Mother's Day for Stepmoms: How to Handle the Hurt, Expectations & Plan Your Day

If Mother's Day feels more painful than joyful as a stepmom… you're not alone.

While everyone else is celebrating, many stepmoms are left feeling unseen, unacknowledged, or unsure where they fit. In this episode, Cameron Normand breaks down why Mother's Day for stepmoms can feel so heavy—and reminds you that it's not because you're doing anything wrong.

More importantly, you'll walk away with a simple, empowering plan to help you navigate the day with more clarity, confidence, and peace.

• Why Mother's Day hits differently in blended families

• The hidden grief and expectation gap stepmoms experience

• The truth about validation (and why it's not a measure of your worth)

• A simple plan to take back control of your Mother's Day

You deserve to feel seen—on Mother's Day and every day. Hit play to go into this year feeling supported, grounded, and a little less alone.

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