Today, I'm in the process of adopting a child. When I called my mom to tell her the news, she just said, "Oh honey, don't adopt, it's the worst decision you'll ever make." I'm adopted. FML
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Today, my mom was screaming at me and said, "I wish I'd never adopted you." I guess I'm adopted then. FML
Today, my mom told me that she had great news: we were going to meet my biological parents. I didn't know I was adopted. FML
Today, I overheard my parents arguing over who had to tell me that I'm adopted. FML
Today, my son broke up with his girlfriend. When I asked why, he said, "Because I found out she's adopted. Ugh. I just can't with that, y'know?" Never before have I ever felt the desire to disown one of my kids. It's not a pleasant feeling. FML
Today, I decided to come clean with my daughter about her adoptive status within my family. Just after I told her she was adopted, I realized that I have been telling her stories about me giving birth to her. FML
Today, my husband and I told my parents that I finally managed to conceive. My mom burst into tears of joy and said how great it was that she's finally going to be a "real" grandma, all within earshot of our adopted and now-devastated daughter. FML
Today, my mom dropped me off at a friend's house. Upon leaving, my friend's mom said how much I looked like my mother. My mother then replied, "That's funny, she was adopted." This was the first I'd heard of this. FML
Today, I decided it was time to tell my daughter that she had been adopted. Not only had she known for 5 years, she found out from my drunk sister. FML
Today, I called my ex and told him I was pregnant with his child. He was thrilled, going on and on about how much he wanted to be a dad. I had to tell him I was going to abort it. FML
Today, my mother, who is 75 years-old, just told me and my sister that we were adopted. I'm 45 years-old and my sister is 49. FML
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Top comments
beaglegal 42
Awww that sucks OP. Don't listen to her! I'm sure that you will be a great adoptive parent and good luck!
IllestRated 17
Who cares what she thinks. There's a child that needs love and you'll do a phenomenal job OP
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Comments (81)
AnJ0517 12
That's when you adopt anyway then look your mom in the face & say "BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE".
Gityerchicken 12
Congratulations on adopting a child! Regarding your mother's comment; now you know what not to say to your child.
Kitte_19 13
OP you are a great person, there are so many kids that need a family in south Africa (before anyone gets the wrong idea I am south African myself), even if you waiting for a new born, you are preventing another child getting lost in the system! More power to you.
bljones_13 8
As someone who wants to have my own children, and adopt one child someday in the future, I find that extremely ridiculous and hurtful. I'm sorry, but your mother sounds like a b****.
bufay 21
At least bitchiness is not on your genes!
JimmyHasNoHands 7
This was obviously a joke. C'mon now.
HuebertMCR 10
Why are there even any YDI on this????
HeyTherexxx 21
People are just stupid.
Witchylady 18
Don't listen to her. Every child needs a loving family. Be the best mum you can be. And good luck.
91hayek 31
You are doing a good thing OP. You are the type of person that is the crucial link between desolation and opportunity. You have the type of heart that governments spend billions of dollars and years of research and legislation try to get people to have; but you can't legislate or enforce being selfless and generous and kind hearted. Thank you.
worldclassrager 41
She loves you with all her heart just said that as a joke right? Let's hope so