Our 5-year-old has started calling my ex-wife's new girlfriend mommy and it makes me feel replaced in a way I was not prepared for.
More people experience this than they realize.
A child's capacity to love new people can trigger unexpected grief in the original parent who fears being forgotten or displaced.
“Where Are You with Co-parenting after separation?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.