New Beginnings Beckon
With my stepmother gone, life subtly shifted toward a sense of normalcy, an uncharted chapter ready to commence.
My dad and I focused on rebuilding our foundation, patching cracks with the mortar of truth and honesty.
It was a relief to look forward instead of over our shoulders, knowing each step would be one of sincerity.
Hope flickered like a candle in the dark, guiding us steadily into a future without deception.