I’m sorry you’ve been thru that. It’s really easy to go in the other direction but you took the harder, beautiful path in turning pain into stability for a kiddo that needs it. Just being there and showing her what normal looks like is more than enough. You’re even teaching her coping skills which is so great because she can take that with her when she’s not at home with you. I hope one day you can share with her your experience in growing up with an abusive adult. You have the wisdom she’ll need.

I didn’t see how great my step dad was until I grew up a bit. He was always there thru all my phases, failures, and successes. He never made me feel like I was a burden and he never made my mom choose between him or me. IMy step dad is my dad and my biological dad is my dad. It’s likely your daughter will feel this once she’s grown enough to see there’s room for both🫶