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Scenario

When biological family competes with chosen family

My stepfather raised me from age five but my biological father's family won't stop claiming me on social media like we have a relationship.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Blood relationships can assert dominance over functional relationships, creating confusion about authentic belonging.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Family identity and inherited stories?”

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.