It has always been a passion of mine to speak and help the ones that are too little to speak for themselves. However, I never realized I would be living this dream. I strive daily to lead by example and provide them with the respect they deserve while teaching them how to respect others, respect themselves, help those in need, and to also help yourself. Even though at times it bears a challenge, I hope they learn through these observations and build a habit off of these guidelines that I have provided. I protect my stepdaughters as if they are my own, and even as a stepparent I am reactive toward their emotions, especially throughout these ongoing