Being a bonus parent looks different for everyone who's ever found themselves in this role - no two stories are alike. The stories are hardly told publicly, and most times, it's because bonus parents feel pressure that can sometimes cause walking on egg shells, not crossing boundaries, or ruffling feathers. The peacekeepers. Ashley describes this new role in her life as the one she's had more of a challenging time navigating - not for a lack of love or trying - but simply because of the unknowns of a role you've never experienced before.