I've raised my stepson for eight years and now his biological mother wants him back after getting clean and I'm terrified I'm going to lose the kid who calls me mom.
More people experience this than they realize.
The return of an absent parent forces you to confront that the bonds you've built may not have the legal or biological weight you need them to have.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
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.