I confronted Brian, worried something was wrong between the kids. He reassured me that it was just an adjustment period, but deep down, I knew something else was happening. One night, I caught Alicia tearing up David’s favorite book. The truth came out—Alicia was feeling replaced, jealous of the love David was receiving from Brian.

We sat down as a family the next day. Brian explained to the kids that love doesn’t run out, it grows. Alicia apologized, and David forgave her. They didn’t become perfect siblings overnight, but they slowly became a team.Trust, laughter, and understanding slowly healed the rift. Our family wasn’t perfect, but it was ours, and we were learning to love each other more every day.