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When stepchildren create divided loyalties

My teenage stepson told me something in confidence about his biological mother and I don't know whether my loyalty should be to him or to my husband.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The privilege of a child's trust carries the burden of choosing between their vulnerability and your partner's right to know.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Trust and Fidelity?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.