An open letter to my step daughter

Subject: An open letter to my step daughter
From: A step mother
Date: 23 May 2016

A step mother isn't always like a fairytale . We are not all evil and filled with hate. A step daughter is also not a princess in a fairytale. You, my dear, are not perfect.
You may be an adult now according to the law but, you have a lot of growing up to do. You have taught me about family, life, and raising children. I'm not angry with you with all the bad choices you have made and continue to make.
You have chosen to abandon your mother and your father at different times of your childhood. Whoever would give you the most is where you wanted to be and you continue this cycle. Both of your parents have been there for you. You will miss them when they are gone. From this, I've learned to always respect your parents.
Not once have you been appreciative towards anything. You do realize your parents and step parents have worked very hard to give you everything you have.
You need to learn that violence is not the answer. Abusing your 2 year old sister does not make you a good person.
You have lied so many times you don't know what is the truth or a lie. You may have some people fooled but your lies will catch up with you.
You have destroyed both sides of family with your lies and stealing. You have made a fool out of so many of us. But, not anymore. I write this letter to explain one thing. This is not your house as you pay no bills. You are 20 years old and are no longer welcome. The abuse stops now. The missing money stops now. The catering to you stops now.
The lessons learned I will carry forever. The pain you have caused I have forgiven you for. The old saying of "forgive but never forget" holds true to my heart. This reversed fairytale has ended with this stepmother closing the book.

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