I met my step-mom for the first time when I moved to America. That night before I went to bed she came to my room, __1__was the first room I had ever had for my own. She told me she was glad to have me and that she __2__(take) good care of me. Because I was never shown affection __3__ a child, I did not know how to react, so I just stared at her. To this day, I have a hard time __4__ (let) others be affectionate towards me.