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?”
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.