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In this episode, Katie sits down with writer Sheena Wilkinson to talk about what it’s really like to marry a widower and become a stepmum — after choosing not to have children herself.

Sheena shares her experience of moving into her husband’s former marital home, navigating the emotional weight of a space filled with memories, and adjusting to life with two men after years of living happily alone.

They dive into the messy, human side of stepfamily life — from shouting matches with her stepson to the quiet sting of not being fully accepted by parts of his extended family.  It’s a conversation about navigating inherited spaces, complex loyalties, and the quiet work of making room for yourself without displacing anyone else. 

Sheena is candid, funny, and refreshingly honest — and this chat is full of wisdom, warmth, and the real talk we love at Stepmum Space.

You can find more of Sheena’s work at www.sheenawilkinson.com and on Instagram @sheenawilkinson and substack @sheenawilkinson

🎄 Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of Christmas as a stepmum? Join me for Your Calm Christmas — a 3-hour live workshop on Thursday 3rd October designed to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control this festive season.

We’ll create your personalised Calm Christmas Plan, explore therapeutic strategies for tricky moments, and connect with other stepmums who truly get it. This isn’t a passive webinar — it’s a supportive, interactive space to make sure you don’t get lost in the festive chaos.

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