Blended family

Student A : One of your parents is getting remarried to someone who has children. Express your fears and hopes to your friend who has experienced the same situation.

Student B: You live in a blended family. Give advice and comfort to your friend.

To :  Jane Kinsley                                                                                                                                                                                                               From :  Elodie HUANG                                                                                                                                                                                                   Subject : Questions about blending families

Hi Jane, How are you? I have something to tell you. In fact, my mother is getting married to someone who already has children and I don’t know how to react about this situation. So I would like your help because I know that you live in a blended family, you have already experienced that. I’m so scared about what can happen with this new lifestyle, I don’t know how to take it, if it’s a good thing or bad thing… I’m in two minds…

        On the one hand, I’m cautious about what can happen after the wedding. For example, I’m scared that my stepfather replaces my biological father, or not getting along with my future siblings, that my stepfather isn’t understanding.

Besides, I’m afraid that this new family makes me uncomfortable or unbalance my life.

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