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Scenario

When You Want to Adopt Your Stepchild But Fear Rejection

I want to adopt my stepdaughter but I'm afraid if I bring it up and she says no it will ruin what we have.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to formalize love through legal recognition carries the risk of discovering the relationship isn't as mutual as hoped.

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.

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