Today, I tracked down my long-lost daughter after losing her to foster care 26 years ago when I was on drugs. I knocked on her door and introduced myself, going in for a hug. She maced me and physically kicked me back into the hall, threatening a restraining order if I ever spoke to her again, and slammed the door. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I tried to contact my birth mother, who abandoned me when I was three weeks old. After months of tracing, I finally plucked up the courage to call her. She told me to "f*ck off and die". FML
Today, I came from a 12-hour shift to find my clothes and stuff outside, and the locks changed. I called my mom to let me in and she told me, “Hell the fuck no, I’m not having a drug addicted junkie up in my house! You’re no longer my daughter!” and hung up. Apparently, she found my stash of weed. FML
Today, I was assaulted by a crazy drunk woman. Why? Six years ago, her kids were put into foster care because she was unfit. Somehow, this was my fault. FML
Today, my crazy drug-addict mother kicked me out of the house after siding with my crazy, drug-addict aunt, who'd just threatened to slit my throat. FML
Today, I talked to my birth mother for the first time in over 26 years. Five minutes into our conversation, I remembered why I stayed away. FML
Today, I found the phone number of my biological mother after years of searching for her, and gave her a call. I introduced myself by name and said, "I'm your daughter." There was a pause at the other end, followed by, "The one I aborted or the one I gave away?" FML
Today, I met my son for the first time since I had to put him up for adoption over two decades ago. I wanted to make amends and get to know him. Instead, all I got to know was how well he can throw a punch. FML
Today, I went to my parents' house after escaping my abusive relationship. My mom scoffed and said, “This is what happens when you move out, barely graduated high school, with a bum.” When I told her I was 3 months pregnant, she said, “And a child out of wedlock? You’re a lost case!” and slammed the door in my face. FML
Today, I went to pick up my daughter from preschool. When I got there, I ran to give her a hug. She screamed and ran away. FML
Today, I came home to find my mom drunk. She asked me for a hug and then started crying, "Where's my daughter?" I'm her daughter. And her only child, as far as I know. FML
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TomeDr 25
YDI. I’m not gonna get on your case about the drugs or the fact your child was removed for her safety. I’m pretty sure you already know how badly you messed up there. It’s the fact that you showed up at her door, expecting instant forgiveness without even bothering to reach out to her first. You should have initiated contact via email, phone, a mutual friend, or some other way to see if she’s even interested in a reunion.
angus 17
Your poor life choices probably ruined her life… you can’t be surprised that there’s no happy reunion, and it hurts that you’ll never get to explain yourself or ask her forgiveness, but the best thing you can do is walk away.
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angus 17
Your poor life choices probably ruined her life… you can’t be surprised that there’s no happy reunion, and it hurts that you’ll never get to explain yourself or ask her forgiveness, but the best thing you can do is walk away.
TomeDr 25
YDI. I’m not gonna get on your case about the drugs or the fact your child was removed for her safety. I’m pretty sure you already know how badly you messed up there. It’s the fact that you showed up at her door, expecting instant forgiveness without even bothering to reach out to her first. You should have initiated contact via email, phone, a mutual friend, or some other way to see if she’s even interested in a reunion.
DLBL 23
You came in hot- for a HUG!? YDI.