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Blended and Black is dedicated to promoting harmony and balance in mending, broken and blended millennial families. Our mission is to remove the stigma surrounding Step families while helping members redefine their roles and adjust to their new normal.

We are an ALL inclusive platform. ALL are welcome.

Naja Hall, Founder
Family Life Coach

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Blended and Black is dedicated to promoting harmony and balance in mending, broken and blended millennial families. Our mission is to remove the stigma surrounding Step families while helping members redefine their roles and adjust to their new normal.

We are an ALL inclusive platform. ALL are welcome.

FOUNDER, Naja Hall

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Matt Barnes Awarded SOLE Custody of Twins With Gloria Govan

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin We all saw it coming #Fam! There has finally been a judgment in the Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan saga. The divorcees have had a very messy public battle as they’ve unraveled their marriage in majorly terrible ways. Since their split, the former lovebirds have physically and emotionally tussled over everything from custody to […]

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How I Survived Being Raised By a Narcissistic Mother

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin This is the story of my childhood and how I survived. Growing up with my mom was interesting, to put it lightly. She was never really outright abusive to me or my sister, but there were other things that she did or lack thereof, that really hurt me. Maybe it was the fact […]

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How To COPE When Your EX Moves On

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin The most unfortunate time in a relationship is when you realize it has reached its climax. The best times have passed and it’s all downhill from here. Many of us will fight tooth and nail to salvage love, but sadly when our efforts are in vain we must begin the process of learning […]

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Angry Wife Blasts Cheating Husband’s Mistress on Facebook

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin By Naja Hall I normally rest up on Saturday mornings, but this tea is far too juicy not to share! I came across this post in my Facebook news feed and I am not sure what’s more interesting, the scorned wife’s note or the comments section! I was thoroughly entertained by both, and […]

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Should You Stay Facebook Friends With Your Ex’s Family?

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin Back in the good old days when all we had were pagers — scratch that, let’s go even further. Back in the good old days when all we had were answering machines and a mailbox, breaking up was much easier to do. All you had to do was stop sending mail and calling […]

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Letter to My Daughter’s Stepmum: A Message to Ex-Husband’s New Wife

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin In a blog post that soon went viral, Candice Curry, 39, wrote ‘you were supposed to be hideous, remember? But you weren’t, you were stunningly beautiful’ Happy family: Candice Curry, left, and her daughter Stiles with stepmum Ashley Parish Many mothers dread the idea of another woman raising their child, but one has […]

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10 Things A Stepmom Would Never Tell A Birthmom (But Should)

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin I’m a stepmom. I’ve written about it before but I consider being a stepmom one of the luckiest things that has ever happened to me. Some of you other stepmoms out there aren’t so lucky, and for whatever reasons you have bio-moms who you just can’t get along with, and who just can’t […]

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When Ex-Wives Become Alienators

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Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin After reading the list, don’t get discouraged when you notice that some of your own behaviors have been alienating your ex-spouse. This is normal in even the best of parents. Instead, let the list help sensitize you to how you are behaving and what you are saying to your children. Here are common […]

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Why is Blended and Black necessary?

In the US, the divorce rate for 1st marriages has risen to 50%. The divorce rate for 2nd marriages is 67%. The relationships that produce children leave parent’s with the dilemma of each contributing to their child’s welfare while being in separate households. A #Blended Family is born but unfortunately, most Blended families never truly blend. Also 4 out of 10 children are born to unwed mothers. More and more parents have the task of raising their children in different households. These rising dynamics may make the #Nuclear Family the exception and not the rule. We are Blended and Black!

Why Cleveland Killer Steven Stephens Affects ALL of Us

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinUPDATE: Stephens has committed suicide. His body was found at 10am EST April 18. Mental illness is REAL and should not be ignored. The smallest cries for help could be the forewarning of terror and debauchery. While we cannot charge the loved ones of Steve Stephens, should we can hold them accountable? Do we hold […]

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Can My Boyfriend Claim My Child on His Taxes

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedinShort answer: No. Do not let your boyfriend claim your child that is not his for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Long answer: Noooooooooooooo! Sorry about the bad joke. But really, no he can’t and here’s why: First, and most importantly, it’s against the law. Seriously – claiming a child that you don’t have […]

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Can I Divorce My Spouse Who Has Mental Illness

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin This question raises several issues. The most important one may be the definition of mental illness. It is very normal for divorce to elicit strong feelings, often negative ones—and for these feelings to change from sadness to anger, guilt, or shame. It is often typical for divorcing partners to label each other as […]

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When Your Spouse Has a Mental Illness

Share this…FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin Alma’s speech became stilted, and her eyes brimmed with tears as she shared the moment she knew her marriage was over. It was not a matter of infidelity, immorality, or a lack of love that ended her marriage of three years. In fact, she and her husband deeply loved each other—but his manic […]

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B & B LOVE NOTES

My own personal blending guru

No one ever starts a family anticipating that it will split. Sometimes it is necessary though. As a divorced Dad, making the transition to a “new normal” was difficult. Naja has been my rock. Naja is not only my Wife, but she’s been a graceful presence while bonding with my kids. She has made herself a constant student on the subject of Blended families. She has an endless supply of empathy, patience and forgiveness. I am blessed to have my very own “Blended family guru!”

Tony Hall

Naja's Husband

Naja has been given a true gift

I have been a part of many Blended family forums, but Naja is by far the most passionate coach I have ever met. She has love and knowledge and the only explanation is that she has been given a true gift.

Stephanie W

Mom & Stepmom

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Often times when we forgive a person we allow them to hold the same position in our lives that they once had before they hurt us. This leaves room for the wrong type of people to only hurt us again. If you find yourself becoming a constant victim of the same person, realize that you cannot change them, but you can change how you deal with them. Today’s quick tip: People do not OWN a space in your life. They must earn it through time, trust, loyalty and on-going kindness. It’s totally ok to reclaim your space!

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