As any stepparent knows, the relationship with a stepchild is a rollercoaster ride. My eldest and I have certainly had our share of difficulties, but I've been very glad to be able to reconnect with her this last year. Who knows if it's been time, distance, or just circumstances, but our relationship seems to be on the mend.
She's had a rough time with her roommate since moving into college and it's really been leading her to the end of her rope. I had my own roommate issues my freshman year, so I've been sympathizing with her. Yesterday she was really frustrated so I wrote her a long email, telling her about one of my experiences, giving a little bit of advice, but mostly just lending an ear and sharing in her frustration. To my wonderful surprise she wrote me back that her Dad had been giving her advice but that my way seemed much more logical! I didn't even know I had offerred "a way". But she was so appreciative that it just made me feel so good inside to know that I was at least able to help her whether I realized I was doing it or not!
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