Wow. BM #2, Stephanie, said that she would be willing to go to "private counseling," and even "incorporate ramon into it," which is funny because she never mentioned the SM!!! Dr Phil completely missed that. Sounds to me like BM just wants her old life back and things will never get better for SM.

This episode did not help me very much.... I don't have the situation that these women have. In my situation the BM does not pay child support, barely sees the kids, has not bought them anything in almost two years. It is clear to me that Bm's new boyfriend does not like her kids, because the only time she ever gets them is when he is not home. They are not allowed to spend the night at BMs house, but his child can stay as much as possible.

It did show me how BM could feel jealous of me, which never crossed my mind. BM had her first baby when she was 18... so now she is trying to get back her younger years, even though she is 32.

I hope that someone gives the stepmoms on the show this site. I also hope that this site actually helps some of these situations, and not just adding to the frustrations but bringing up things from the past.

Maybe Dr Phil should do a show on stepmoms and stepkids, and how to help them get along. How they can create a bond... I know it all takes time.