Imagine losing your mom, suffering a brain injury, and then feeling left out by your dad as he bonds with his new stepdaughter. That’s the story of our 15-year-old protagonist who’s struggling with jealousy, hurt, and a dad who seems to prefer his stepdaughter over her. But when her grandpa steps in and forms a beautiful bond with her, dad suddenly gets jealous and wants to fix their relationship with family therapy. Can therapy really mend their broken relationship? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of family drama.
New Family, New Problems
Struggling with Loss and Memories
Dad’s New Favorite?
Special Bonding Moments… Excluded
Jealousy and Hurt
Dad’s Response
Amy’s Smugness
Dad’s Half-Hearted Efforts
Zoning Out and Falling Asleep
Grandpa to the Rescue!
The Best Grandpa
Healing Memories and Bonding
Dad’s Confrontation
Telling It Like It Is ♀️
Calling Out the Hypocrisy
Dad’s Accusations
The Smugness Continues
Family Therapy?
Will Therapy Fix It? ♀️
Family Therapy or Just Hypocrisy?
Our young protagonist has been through a lot: losing her mom, a brain injury, and feeling left out by her dad who seems to bond better with his stepdaughter, Amy. Dad accuses her of being selfish when she expresses her hurt, but things take a turn when her grandpa steps in and forms a close bond with her, healing her pain. Dad gets jealous and confronts her, accusing her of favoritism towards grandpa. She calls him out for his hypocrisy, and he walks away. Suddenly, dad suggests family therapy as the solution to their problems, but she’s skeptical. Can therapy fix their relationship when dad can’t even have an honest conversation with her? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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