My teenage stepson tells his friends I'm not his real mom and it shouldn't hurt this much but I've raised him for eight years.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent learns that love given freely does not guarantee love received, even when that love has shaped a child's daily life.
“Where Are You with Parent–Child Love?”
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.