Alone With My New Stepmom. -

Understanding this changes everything. That nervous energy you feel? It’s mutual. Next time you are alone, notice her hands. Are they fidgeting? Is she rambling? She is trying to earn a place in your life, and she has no map. A simple, "Hey, you doing okay?" can disarm the entire standoff.

"I know I'm an interloper here, Leo," she said, finally looking at him. Her eyes weren't pitying; they were honest. "I’m not trying to replace the furniture or the memories. I’m just trying to figure out where I fit without breaking anything." Alone With My New StepMom.

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