Developing a network of understanding peers can provide insights and emotional support, which are not always available within the immediate family. This can include trusted friends, therapist-led groups or online communities where shared experiences and strategies are exchanged.
I have friends who are moms, but they don't consider me a mom. They seemed uncomfortable when I shared my frustrations about parenting. I later learned it was because they didn't feel my stepdaughter was mine to 'complain' about.
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