I'm actually kind of sad to see my step family go. When I first met my stepmom, we went shopping at the mall for shells for me to wear with my suit. The salesperson greeted us with, "Hi girls, what can I help you with?"
At that moment, I knew that this would be different from anything I was ever used to. Nobody, ever, would address my mom as a "girl." My mom is the opposite-- a distinguished, successful businesswoman.
Then it got even more unlike anything I was ever used to. My stepsisters actually talked to my stepmother about their lives. They talked about clothes and about what outfits they were going to wear and their friends and stuff. My stepbrother seemed to have a good relationship with my stepmom as well.
What's more, everyone hung out together a lot. They all seemed happy, and close, and like they actually enjoyed each other's company the way that family is supposed to.
I was glad that my Dad married into this family. He and my stepmom have a lot in common, and she had a positive effect on him as well. He became calmer and mellower. That, in turn, made me calmer and mellower whenever I was there. I was looking forward to becoming a part of a family that was actually happy, because I have never had that.
And it seems like I'll never have it.
So what does this mean? I'm supposed to keep my guard up at all times? I can never assume that happiness will stay in my life for a long period of time?
What am I supposed to take from this, exactly?
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