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How expanding family connections can threaten existing relationships

I was adopted and my biological siblings reached out but my adoptive brother is upset and feels replaced.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

New relationships, even positive ones, can trigger fears of displacement in people who thought their place was secure.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Sibling dynamics and parental navigation?”

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