My late wife left our daughter a priceless inheritance: her grandmother’s gold jewelry set. My stepson’s entitled fiancée decided it was hers to wear and stole it. She had no idea what happens when you cross a father guarding his daughter’s inheritance.
Some people think family comes with built-in respect.
Two years ago, I married Alice. It was the best decision I’d made since losing Susan back in 2014.
Alice brought Luke, her 21-year-old son, into our blended family. I brought River, my 14-year-old daughter. We thought we’d figured out this whole stepfamily thing.
I was wrong.Continue reading…