My mom remarried when I was twelve and my stepdad was wonderful, but when they divorced five years later I lost him too and no one thought to check how I was handling it.
More people experience this than they realize.
Children form genuine bonds with step-parents that divorce can sever completely, leaving them with unrecognized losses.
“Where Are You with Disenfranchised grief — when loss isn't recognized?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.