Periagoge
Scenario

When chosen family faces biological loyalty

I adopted my daughter when she was five and she is now sixteen and tells me I will never be her real mother and I do not know how to bridge this gap.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Love built through intention must contend with the powerful mythology of blood connection.

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

“Where Are You with Belonging vs. fitting in — the distinction that matters?”

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.