maleficent

I admire people who have a strong belief in their faith, despite obstacles in their path, sometimes, more often than not, those obstacles are people.

You aren't going to change your step father, sounds like he's a bit of an obnoxious drunk, but for whatever reason, your mother loves him, and you love your mother. How about considering him to be a test of your faith, that he's God's way of showing you if you can love him, in spite of his behavior, than you can love anything and you are ready for anything.

When he says hurtful things, find something in your faith, that can counteract his claims. It's tragic that two kids died, but did any good come out of it at all? Maybe not for the families, but maybe their organs saved the lives of 5 other people, or whatever. Turn around his blasts, and show him that he's not hurting you, and eventually he would get bored with the taunting and stop. Bullies generally do.

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