Stepmom Makes The First Move !free! Now

This "first move" lowers the child’s defenses. When they realize you aren't trying to replace their mother, they can finally begin to see you as an additional source of support rather than a competitor. 3. Establishing New Traditions

“I’m your stepson.”

He stared at her for a long, trembling moment. Then he reached across the table—slowly, giving her every chance to pull back—and turned her hand over. His palm was warm. Calloused. Not a boy’s hand at all. stepmom makes the first move

“Dead serious.”

“Let me finish.” She leaned forward, just a little. Just enough to cross an invisible line. “I’m not your mother. I’m not trying to be. And I’m tired of pretending I don’t notice that you look at me differently than you used to. Or that I’ve started looking back.” This "first move" lowers the child’s defenses