Divorce is a scary word and an even scarier transition.

Any kind of major change like that usually is. Fortunately, I have you all to make me see the positive outcomes of it.

Thank you for showing me that even though we are not blood- related we are still considered a family. You have accepted me and taken me in as one of your own, and I am more than appreciative of that.

At first, I’m sure it was just as hard for you as it was for me, meeting a potential new family member, and wondering if they like you or not.

Just to let you know, I did like you, now love you, and can’t picture life without you.

Things are different and traditions have changed. The holidays now mean that I get to see not only my relatives, but my abundance of “bonus”relatives as well. More moments to cherish, and new memories to create. (This also means more food, which is a plus.)

I now have more people to lean on, more people to get advice from, and more people to love. I didn’t know what to think or expect about joining a new family, but shortly found out that it was exactly what I needed. You were exactly what I needed, and taught me that good can come out of any kind of situation.

My support system has expanded, which led me to better opportunities and successes that I never thought would’ve happened. I received additional role models that I look up to daily, and they see the best in me, constantly encouraging me towards my goals.

The results of my blended family are that I have learned to adapt to changes better, and to adjust to new scenes and faces. It has showed me a new perspective and guidance, and has shaped me into the person I am today.

Sure I don’t have a “traditional” family, and sometimes the whole going back and forth from house to house gets annoying, but I have happier parents now. I am also happier as well with these circumstances because I met some amazing people from it.

I have established relationships with new brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, and the list goes on and on. Thankful for each and every one of you, and our time we have already spent together.

We have difficulties and conflicts sometimes, but who doesn’t? That’s what families do, and it would be weird if everyone was just peachy allthe time.

So thank you again for letting me in, because I’m sure it wasn’t easy, but I promise to be the best“bonus”relative to your family. I know you are to mine.

I never thought it would be the way it is now, but I’m so happy it turned out the way it did. I wouldn’t trade our modern day “Brady Bunch” for the world.

“We aren’t step, or half, we are simply family.”