Episode 6: Stepmum or servant?

Shayna, a stepmum to two boys aged 12 and 7, with different birth mums, talks about how she is struggling to establish her role in her blended family.

Claire Asherson-Bartram, a psychotherapist who works with stepfamilies, gives her advice to Shayna on how she can improve her relationship with her stepsons and partner. Claire gives her tips on things Shayna can do to feel heard and be happier in her stepfamily rather than feeling invisible, isolated and alone.

Dr. Claire Asherson Bartram BA UKCP has been writing, researching and running groups on stepfamily issues for over 20 years.