My stepson begged me, “Don’t marry my dad.” The reason made me faint at the altar.

Building trust with Tim

I sat down, keeping my voice low and calm, hoping to make it easier for Tim to open up. I wanted him to be sure that I would be there for him, no matter what. “I know it’s not easy, Tim,” I said softly. “But you can trust me. I’m here for you.” His eyes rose, mixing surprise and hesitation. I realized that he was trying to assess whether my words were genuine and whether he could really believe them.

Building trust with Tim