I adopted my stepchildren after their father died and I love them, but I don't feel like I have the right to call myself their 'real' parent.
More people experience this than they realize.
Non-biological parental bonds can feel tenuous when social recognition of chosen family relationships remains conditional on legal or biological validation.
“Where Are You with Life transitions as identity events?”
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.