My stepmom raised me from age five but when people ask about my family I still only mention my biological parents and I don't understand why I can't give her credit for the love she gave me.
More people experience this than they realize.
The gap between private gratitude and public recognition reveals how deeply social narratives about 'real' family still shape our ability to honor non-biological bonds.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.