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

Jeff’s promise

With firmness and a glint of sincerity in his eyes, Jeff intertwined his promises with mine. “I promise there will be no more secrets. We’ll sort everything out together.” The seriousness in his words made me feel anchored, sure of the commitment we were reinforcing. Tim needed, more than anything, to realize that he was at the center of our lives. And at that moment, with renewed determination, I knew that we would do everything possible to give him the love and stability he deserved.

Jeff’s Promise.