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The narrative of a being forced to quarantine together highlights a specific set of social and emotional hurdles that many families faced. Here is a look at the reality behind the "forced proximity" dynamic. 1. The Breakdown of the "Buffer" QUARANTINE - stepmom and stepson were to quaran...

As the quarantine continues, they grow closer, and their mutual respect and trust increase. When the lockdown is finally lifted, they're sad to see their newfound closeness come to an end. LEO (Shudders) Carrots

"The first week, I tried to be the cool stepmom. I let him sleep until noon, brought him snacks, didn’t mention the overflowing trash in his room. By day 10, I resented him. By day 14, I exploded over a soda can left on the coffee table. It wasn’t about the can. It was about feeling like a maid in my own life. But when I yelled, he looked at me with this cold recognition and said, ‘See? I knew you hated me.’ That’s when I realized: he was scared too. He was waiting for me to reject him." Here is a look at the reality behind

From shared gaming sessions to cooking together, many step-parents used the time to find common ground that didn't exist before the lockdown.