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Scenario

Why stepparenting complicates simple questions about identity

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.

What we've seen

Non-traditional family structures can make it difficult to claim parental identity clearly, creating ambiguity about where you fit in the world.

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 Parenting and identity — who are you beyond parent??”

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.

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