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Scenario

How to navigate custody changes in long-term stepfamily relationships

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.

What we've seen

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.

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

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

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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