05/08/2026
You expected the challenges of parenting… but maybe not the “push-pull.”
The moments when you offer a hug and they pull away.
The days when their trauma feels like a personal rejection of your love.
The emotional journey of a Heart Mom — whether foster, adoptive, or “bonus” — is uniquely intense.
You aren’t just parenting.
You’re navigating attachment, secondary trauma, and layers of grief… all while trying to remain the stable anchor for your family.
I’m Catina Carter, founder of A Step Closer, and I help women like you move from survival mode to stable confidence.
You do not have to carry the emotional weight of their history alone.
Together, we can turn that “push-pull” into a pathway toward earned trust, healing, and connection. 🤍
✨ If today feels heavy, please know this:
You are doing deeply meaningful work.
DM me “STABLE” to chat about how coaching can support your journey.
