Continued "Yours, Mine & Ours" Discussions: Real Talk & Perspective with one of the "Ours"| EP13 PT2

Pickens’ Realities & Blended Family Truths

Jessica and daughter co-host Jayla continue the real talk conversation with husband/dad Tyrone and the Pickens' youngest son Dawson, as they discuss Dawson's perspective on growing up in the Pickens' blended family household as one of the "ours" children. Dawson was the first child Jessica and Tyrone had together, becoming the youngest son of the four boys, and the oldest of the two "ours" kids with the grand total of six kids in the family.

Pick up back for part 2 of this candid conversation with Dawson as we discuss his perspective and point of view of what growing up in a blended family household has been like from the "ours" perspective, as he watched and was impacted in various ways by having older siblings who had one bio parent in common with him, and a different bio-parent outside of the house.

Being part of a blended family can be challenging for everyone involved, as there are unique dynamics and complex components to be considered and carefully navigated to successfully respect and protect the hearts, health, feelings and growth of all family members. Our hearts desire is to share our experiences and knowledge from our 22+ years of being a blended family. We understand the trials and tribulations, the highs and the lows, as we have had wins and losses, triumphs and failures as we learned blended family "rules" and guidelines that worked and what didn't work as we went along. Given that 40% of marriages involving children in the US are blended families, we want to be a blessing to other blended families by providing practical and spiritual guidance, tips, and tools gained from our personal experiences.