When you thought things would finally get easier once they were grown… but your adult stepkids still make you feel like an outsider. In this episode, Alicia digs into what’s really going on when adult stepkids won’t accept you — and how to stop tying your peace to their approval.

She shares the emotional layers behind this rejection, why it’s not actually about you, and the exact mindset shifts to help you feel confident, calm, and back in control.

Whether your adult stepkids are cold, distant, or flat-out disrespectful, this truth-telling pep talk will help you release the guilt, stop overcompensating, and reclaim your power — without turning bitter or backing down.

Listen in to learn:

• Why adult stepkids struggle to accept you (even years later)
• How loyalty binds and family guilt still play a role
• The biggest trap stepmoms fall into when trying to “prove” themselves
• What you can actually control (and what you can’t)
• How to detach from their approval and find peace on your terms

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