I told them I was lucky to be a part of their family and that I loved their dad tremendously and hoped that we would always have a happy relationship together. “I told them I knew I wasn’t perfect and that I would make mistakes and that I needed for them to tell me when I was doing things that distressed them or hurt them in any way because it was not my intention.
I told them I would never lie about anything, and if they wanted to know something about me or my family or career, that my life was open to them. I would tell them anything they wanted to know. I said I would do my best to be a good wife to their dad and that I hoped they might someday feel comfortable coming to me for advice.
Finally, I said I would never assume that I would be in the position of being their mother. Now, ten years later, they say those letters meant more to them than anything.” Allison says her relationships with her stepchildren have deepened over the years. “I have grown to love them so much,” she says. “I even get Mother’s Day cards from them and regular e-mails.
They come to me with their problems and they value my opinion. Our lives are so rich. As controversies arise, we know how to handle them. We are a family.”
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