Assist! I Offered Some of My Family My Precious Jewels. The Vultures Swept In.
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Dear Prudence,
My very first and 2nd other half both had kids from a very first marital relationship. I never ever did. I had some hands in raising my very first stepchildren however my 2nd stepchildren were currently wed grownups with kids of their own when I wed their dad. I am not near them. I am close to their kids.
My very first partner was a jewelry expert and made lots of pricey pieces for me. I treasure them significantly. My stepdaugh...