My best friend is also navigating a blended family situation, and we used to be each other's sounding board about parenting challenges, but lately I've noticed we're both just venting about our stepkids and ex-spouses instead of actually thinking through the harder questions about what we're trying to build. It feels like we're stuck in complaint mode rather than helping each other figure out how to actually create the family dynamics we want.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two people have fallen into a pattern of mutual venting that feels supportive but actually prevents the deeper reflection needed to navigate complex family dynamics.
“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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