It's been months since the incident, and while we're not back to where we were before, we're making progress. Alex has been attending therapy to deal with his issues, and he's been working hard to regain our trust.
As the truth sank in, we felt like we'd been punched in the gut. How could our own stepson betray us like this? The feeling of violation was overwhelming, and we couldn't help but wonder what else he had been doing behind our backs.
The journey to redemption was not easy. It took time, effort, and a lot of hard conversations. Alex had to understand the gravity of his actions and the hurt he had caused. He had to earn back our trust, and that meant being transparent about his whereabouts and activities.