Blended-family alienation doesn’t always show up with shouting or drama. More often than not, it slips in quietly — weaving itself through the small cracks of a home long before anyone even realizes what’s happening. And by the time those emotional shifts start showing up in a child, the damage has already begun.

In this Reflection, we step into that often unseen world — the world of subtle pressures, loyalty conflicts, and the emotional reshaping that kids experience when they’re caught in between the adults they love most. If you grew up in a blended home… or you’re raising children in one right now… you may hear parts of your own life in this message.

So stick around. Let’s peer into this topic a little deeper. And maybe, the words you hear today will help you see what’s standing right in front of you a bit more clearly — whether that’s the child you’re trying to look out for, or the younger version of yourself that you’re still trying to understand.