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How to respond to stepchildren in crisis when roles are unclear

I walked in on my teenage stepdaughter cutting herself and I don't know if I should tell her mom or handle it myself or what my place even is in this crisis.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Emergency strips away the ambiguity of stepfamily roles and demands you act from love rather than protocol.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”

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