These last few months have been pretty great. We've had a couple issues, but your Step-Dad and I - can I call him your Step-Dad? - understand that adoption at your age is a little harder to handle. We've had a couple issues, but overall, you seem to be adjusting fairly well.

You were brought up in a pretty rough neighborhood, so this is probably so weird, right? White parents?! Yes, this must be so strange, indeed. I really feel close to you though. I feel like a Step-Mom to you. I feel like a loving, caring, supportive Step-Mother. I want to be there for you, across the board. We ... Show more