Dear Friend,

As May approaches, I understand the apprehension many stepmoms feel.

Perhaps past Mother's Days have brought challenges, and upcoming graduation or end-of-year school events only add to the sense of exclusion.

But I'm not here to dwell on the negatives. I hear you. Your emails and posts in our communities haven't gone unnoticed. Your pain is valid, and honesty is crucial.

You've expressed a desire for guidance and support in navigating these tough times. You wish for a listening ear to help process overwhelming emotions and difficult conversations.

Let's be honest, don't make big decisions with big emotions. That means don't text "big" or email "big" when feeling overwhelmed. Smart advice yet easier said than done when super stressed and not intentionally thinking.

I listened to you AND I'm delivering.

Consider this your invitation. Let's tackle May together, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and understanding.

Starting May 1, I'm kicking off a new mentoring small group program where those in it can access me in real time and get answers, validation and support in real time.

Sound too good to be true. Well, it's not. It's the real deal and I'm doing it for YOU. Really.

First month. Crazy low price ($124 for an entire month of in real time unlimited coaching with me). I do these types of crazy things when I first launch a new resource. Truth be told, the price will go up in June so lock it in today.

I'm not gonna weigh down this email with all the details so click here to get them AND grab your seat before they are all gone. Just a few spots remain.

• Are you tired of feeling bewildered when your spouse emotionally overwhelms you, leaving you wondering, "What just happened?"
• Are you tired of hitting a roadblock in conversations or discovering there aren't enough tickets for you to attend graduation, and wish you had someone to chat with?
• Are you tired of struggling to see through the fog of difficult situations and yearn for someone to help you reframe them, offering insight from your stepchild's perspective?

Then my ARK mentoring is for YOU!

Truth is when you are able to let go of expectations and take control of your thoughts - you CAN experience life more abundantly regardless of others. Sound good?

Join me and other stepmoms and get in real time coaching. The most innovative and transformative coaching out there! I assure you.

Let's go! It's time to invest in YOU, join others and take this month back.

Please respond with any questions or comments and grab your seat today!

Blessings,

Heather Hetchler

Note: I'll be sharing more on estate planning and stepfamilies in upcoming posts too and the importance of aligning with your spouse prior to the remarriage about wills and estates and what to do if you find you are remarried with kids and don't have one in place! To quote Ben Franklin, "if you fail to plan, you plan to fail."

I spoke with a reporter from a national publication who is looking for stepchildren/stepparents open to sharing their experiences of being blindsided by the lack of estate planning or bad planning when a family member died, and how that might have impacted their own planning. If you're interested in sharing your story, reach out directly to ashlea.ebeling@wsj.com. If you have any questions, please feel free to respond to this note too.