Our whole future can be changed by a choice we make today. Erin’s beloved stepfather felt he couldn’t raise her alone after her mother died, so he made the hard decision to give her to her paternal grandmother. But Erin wasn’t happy with her new situation, and she would always be angry at him for making that choice. After many years, the stepfather is back and needs her help. We were asked for help by Erin, who is feeling lost and confused.

This is Erin’s letter:

“I was 14 years old when my mom died.” When I was three, my stepdad raised me as his own child. But he broke down in tears and said he couldn’t take care of a teenage girl by himself, so he gave me up.

Since then, I have not talked to him at all. My paternal grandmother raised me; she was the only living blood relative I had left. She was strict and stern, and she didn’t show me much love.

After seventeen years, my stepfather came to my door. He is sick and lonely, and he begs me to give him money to pay for his medical bills. I wouldn’t forgive him because I still remember how he didn’t want to raise me.

“Your mom made me promise her that I would make sure you have the best life after she dies,” he said through tears. I knew I could not help you with that. Because she had more money than I did, I decided that your grandmother should raise you.

It’s not clear to me if I should forgive him. My grandmother had more money than I did, but she didn’t love me. I still think I would have been happier living with him in the house where I have memories of my mother.

What should I do?

Thanks,
Erin”

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