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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.

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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.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Blended Families & Stepparenting?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.