I love my stepchildren but I never know how to answer when people ask if I have kids because I do not want to explain our complicated situation.
More people experience this than they realize.
Non-traditional family structures can make it difficult to claim parental identity clearly, creating ambiguity about where you fit in the world.
“Where Are You with Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.