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Scenario

When parents struggle to accept non-biological grandchildren

I'm adopting a child and my parents keep making comments about 'real' grandchildren and it's making me question whether they'll ever fully accept this baby.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Conditional acceptance of chosen family reveals the limits of blood-based definitions of belonging.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The relationship with your own parents?”

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.