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Scenario

When Your Bio Parent Wants a Relationship After Your Stepparent Raised You

My biological father wants a relationship now that I'm an adult but my stepfather earned the right to be called dad and I don't have room for both.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The people who show up consistently deserve different recognition than those who return after the hard work is done.

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.