Ikeranda (she/her) and Josette (she/her) explain the intricacies of building a blended family as a same-gender couple.
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The mother/daughter relationship is one of the most intense relationships a woman will ever experience-it is strong and primary. This first and essential relationship has a powerful, though often subtle, effect on an adult woman's interactions with her mate, children, friends-and herself.
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