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