One evening, as we were all sitting in the living room, Sis turned to us and said, "You guys are my real family now. I'm so grateful to have you both in my life." Mel and I exchanged a look, both of us feeling the same way. We knew that no matter what life threw our way, we'd face it together, as a new, unconventional family.
An Unlikely Bond
At first, things were tough. I missed Sis terribly, and adjusting to a new family setup was hard. Melody, or Mel, as I came to call her, was always there, though. She'd try to make me laugh, show me around the new house, and introduce me to her friends. I was hesitant at first, but her kindness and energy eventually won me over. sis loves me melody marks stepbro helps me new