By Olga Khazan — 2021
At a glance, America’s shortage of adoptable babies may seem like a problem. But is adoption meant to provide babies for families, or families for babies?
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The children are angry and vulnerable, the father sides with them out of guilt, and stepmothers are just expected to suck it all up
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I love my kids fiercely. But, if I’m being totally honest, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids, a husband and a mortgage.
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How to stop hating yourself and your step-kid, as well.
When things get tough, focus on your relationship. It'll get better.
How to make it work at home.
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