Once upon a time, a traditional family was portrayed as a mother, father and their two adoring children. But over the years, the 'norm' has changed and as families experience death, separation and divorce, we're seeing more and more 'blended' families.
The term refers to a number of set-ups, including new partners, half-siblings, step-parents and step-siblings, and in the UK, more than 297,000 families are now blended. TV personality Kate Ferdinand has spoken openly about her struggles and fears when she became a stepmother to her husband Rio's three children after the death of his wife. And now, with a child of her own and another on the way, she has penned a new parenting book, How to Build a Family, which explores different family dynamics and offers relatable advice.
Merging two families can undoubtedly come with a number of new challenges but it can also be a chance to find happiness again, for everyone involved. Woman explores this further, and speaks to one woman about the challenges she faced when she merged her family with that of her new partner...
'I'M PROUD OF THE PATCHWORK FAMILY WE'VE CREATED'
Rosie Gill-Moss, 42, lives in West Malling with her husband Jon, 45, and their children Monty, 13, Hector, 10, Holly, nine, and Tabitha, five.
This story is from the May 08, 2023 edition of WOMAN - UK.
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