Stepmom Wants to Shine
With a confident smile, my stepmom declared, “I deserve to shine today too!” I took a deep breath, doing my best to stay composed. This wasn’t a comedy show, though she certainly seemed to be treating it like one. Determined to keep the peace, I reminded myself to stay calm for the sake of the day. She appeared entirely unaffected by the stir she’d caused, as if her behavior was entirely normal. It dawned on me then—she had her own reasons for being there, and it was up to me to navigate the situation with grace.

Stepmom Wants To Shine
Dismissed Concerns

Dismissed Concerns