novercaphobia

Novercaphobia is the fear of one's stepmother.

Fear of your step

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
3/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Interactions with stepmother Events involving stepmother

coping strategies

Deep breathing exercises
Positive affirmations

risk factors

  • • Negative past experiences with stepmothers
  • • Family conflicts

Scientific Classification

Specific phobia

Historical Context

Rooted in fairy tales depicting stepmothers negatively

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