childlessstepmoms.org

 Our Mission Statement

The mission of Childless Stepmoms is to provide information, referral and support to stepmoms who do not have biological or adopted children of their own. Our goal is to affirm their unique experiences and increase their relationship and parenting skills, positively impacting their role in the family.  We will strive to increase awareness and assist in the study of the unique issues these women face. In turn, it is our hope this will decrease discord in the home and help to overcome the staggering odds of second marriage failures,  precluding the children involved from experiencing yet another divorce.  Additionally, we hope to influence the legal and social institutions that make decisions regarding families, to recognize the contributions made by steparents and to correct the inequities that these systems foster.

Christina Chopin, LSW

Christina Chopin is a stepmother to six children (one male, five female) from two marriages, each husband having three children from their first marriage.  She has been both custodial and non-custodial.  She works as a Director of Information Technology in a Fortune 500 telecommunications firm where she has been employed for over eight years.  Additionally, she is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Ohio and previously worked in the mental health and substance abuse fields.