“Stop trying so hard to impress Ariana,” Stefano told Nora.
“I just want her to accept me, that’s all.”
“Give her time, Caro. When she’s ready, she’ll come around.”
“Why doesn’t she like me? Is it my color, my background?”
“Neither. She’s just not used to seeing me with anyone since her mother and I divorced.”
“Maybe she’s hoping that the two of you will get back together.”
“That’s not going to happen and I’ve told her that many times. Elena has accepted that I have moved on with my life.”
“I can understand how Ariana feels.”
“She’ll come around.”
“I really hope so.”
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This is for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
Yep, this story sums up step-parents’ thoughts exactly when they are trying to build relationship with their partner’s children from previous marriage. Solid writing
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Yes, it’s hard for step-parents and the step-children. It takes time, patience and acceptance for they to build relationships. Thanks, Tien 🙂
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You are welcome. 😊
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And so it goes today. So many blended families go through this.
Well done.
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Yes, they do. It can be so discouraging and disheartening sometimes. Some manage to pull through. Thanks, Dale 🙂
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Dear Adele,
It’s tough for a child to accept a stepparent no matter what shade his or her skin is. Well captured in this dialogue.
Shalom,
Rochelle
https://rochellewisoff.com/2019/04/21/weekend-writing-prompt-impress/
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Dear Rochelle,
That is so true. It was hard when my parents divorced and my father remarried. I was with my mother but I couldn’t get used to the idea that my father had another family for a while. It was when I was older that I realized that all that really mattered was his happiness. Thank you 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Slipping into the role of step parent must be especially difficult. You handled this quite well..
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It is difficult for step-parents. I can’t imagine what it must be like for them.
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