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Scenario

When absent biological parents repeatedly disappoint stepchildren

My stepson's biological father is an addict who keeps promising to visit and then doesn't show up and I have to watch this kid's heart break over and over while pretending his dad might change.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being the witness to a child's repeated abandonment while being unable to either fix it or fully replace what's missing reveals the limits of love's reparative power.

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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