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Scenario

When Your Stepchild Tests Your Commitment

My teenage stepson lives with us full-time now and he keeps testing me like he's waiting for me to give up on him.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A child who has experienced adult abandonment is unconsciously creating conditions for you to prove or disprove your staying power.

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.