Have you ever felt rejected by your stepchild?
I know I have — and it hurts. Especially when you're trying so hard to show them how much you love them.
Most stepparents I've met really want to have a connected relationship with their stepchild. But somewhere along the way, they feel like giving up. It's not that they don't still want to build a relationship…it's just that rejection is painful.
I've also discovered that the "rejection" is most often not really about me. It's common for that to be the reaction of a stepchild when they're caught in a Loyalty Bind…and that's a typical place for kids to get stuck in blended families.
As I started to see that Annika (my step-daughter) was stuck in this bind it changed my view of what was really happening. I got more focused on helping her loosen the "binds" instead of simply protecting myself.
If you've ever felt rejected by your step-child — this is the episode for you.
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