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Scenario

When People Say Stepparenting Isn't the Same as Real Parenting

I love being a stepmom but I have no biological children and people keep telling me it's 'not the same' and I'm starting to believe them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Others' dismissal of non-biological parenting can undermine your confidence in relationships you've built through daily presence and care.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”

Peri

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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