5 Questions Stepparents Should Ask When Offense Happens

For the stepfamily to survive, it is important to consider these questions when things get hard and offense happens.

Why am I holding on to resentment and anger associated with a child’s pain?
If I choose to cling to this offense rather than letting it go, what will be the end result?
Will holding on to this offense help or hurt my marriage?
Is there a way I can protect my heart from future pain and forgive my stepchild at the same time?
If my own child did something similar, would I be more willing and eager to forgive and move forward?

We are not implying that destructive, disrespectful behavior from your children, stepchildren, or spouse, should be ignored. We are referring specifically to past offense that has been played over and over in the mind and stored in the back of your brain to pull out on instant replay when it benefits you. This is an offense that is finished but you are still holding onto for some reason.

For more guidance and support in forgiving and letting go, contact The Center For Family Unity today [email protected] 619-884-0601