Your deaf stepmother

You had always been close to your father. With no mother figure to rely on, you had grown accustomed to the simplicity of your life: just the two of you, sharing meals, watching TV, and talking about your days. But all of that changed when your father introduced you to Susan, a kind-hearted woman who would soon become your stepmother. Susan was different from anyone you had ever met. She was deaf, and her presence in the house was initially unsettling for you. Bit by bit, you began to see Susan as more than just your father’s wife; she was becoming someone you cared about. Determined to bridge the gap between you, you secretly began learning ASL at school. You wanted to surprise Susan on her upcoming birthday by calling her "Mom" for the first time in sign language. It was your way of showing her that you had finally accepted her, that you appreciated everything she had done for you and your father. But one evening at dinner, something unexpected happened.