I’m Brenda. I’m the founder and publisher of StepMom Magazine and my job is to make your life easier.

Stepfamily life is complicated and becoming a stepmom was one of the biggest challenges I ever faced. I knew my partner had kids, but there was no way I could have predicted all the little “surprises” inherent to life as a stepmother.

There were times I felt alone. And crazy.

I searched online for resources to help, but came up short. So, with a marketing career under my belt, I threw caution to the wind and launched StepMom Magazine in January 2009.

I’m so glad I did because in the process, I learned that I wasn’t crazy and I’m not alone. The good news is you’re not alone either. Stepfamily issues are universal which is why women in more than 20 countries around the world read us every month.

This magazine is the how-to guide I wished I had when I first met my husband. The articles have saved me time and time again.

Today, my husband and I have been married for 20 years and we’re stronger than ever. The kids and I have a great relationship. Drama’s in the rear view mirror. It wasn’t always easy, but I made it to the other side—and you can too.