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Scenario

When your child accepts your new family structure

My 5-year-old drew a picture of our family and it was just the two of us and I could not tell if I should be sad that daddy was not included or happy that we feel complete to her.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The parent experiences conflicted emotions as their child adapts to loss, unsure whether acceptance represents healing or resignation.

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 Single Parenting?”

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.