My stepson tells everyone at school that I'm not his real mom and it breaks my heart every time because I've been raising him since he was three and his bio mom sees him twice a year.
More people experience this than they realize.
The pain of loving someone who cannot or will not recognize the depth of your care reveals the vulnerability inherent in chosen family bonds.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.