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S2, Ep 1. When your home is a war zone! Boundaries, Anxiety & Parental Alienation
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In this episode Katie talks to Jess, A stepmum of a 14 year old girl who also has a biological daughter of 8.
Jess wanted to create a happy home for their family but struggled when her stepdaughter pushed back against any of the rules which were put in place. Her stepdaughter's Mum assumed the "best friend" role and appeared to undermine what Jess and her husband were trying to do at every opportunity.
Following years of being criticised no matter what she tried, the anxiety took it's toll on Jess and her husband. They worked as a team to try and support Jess's stepdaughter but eventually, and likely as a result of parental alienation Jess's stepdaughter stopped visiting.
While this gave some respite from the constant arguments and anxiety, Jess would love to be able to have her stepdaughter back in their lives - as Jess says, she's "the missing piece of their puzzle".
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