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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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)
A_Perfect_Circle 12
She loves you enough to have you as her own, so y'all are closer to a real family than most people that are blood related. I feel like she meant it's just a bad time for you to adopt or maybe the money isn't right. I'm sure she didn't mean it like that OP, but sorry either way
papayeya 18
u r doing the right thing.. good luck OP
onelove628 8
That's so sad!
HeyTherexxx 21
I agree on OP's decision too. I think one of the most rewarding things you can do in life is receive the satisfaction of knowing you've helped a child that especially needs it. OP is a great person. :)
Kaspar999 7
That's awful. Is it possible that she was joking? Does she have a bit of a twisted sense of humor? You should consider telling her that it upset you. That way she can clarify her remarks and you won't have this matter eating away at you. Good luck with the adoption!
theonecasey 27
Wow what a great mother. I hope you don't listen, and do what you want.
sunshineb81 16
I was adopted as an infant. I am a happy well adjusted adult and grateful to both my birth mom and my adopted parents for the choices they made. I wouldn't change my family for anything in the world. Good for you for adopting a child that needs a family!!! Don't let other people make you second guess your decision.
Marielle_T 10
That's a really inconsiderate thing to tell you, it must hurt but try to not mind her to much. I think adopting a child is one the best thing someone can do; giving care and love to someone that needs is kind. I'm sure you will be a great adoptive mom OP!
charleycheeks 6
Ooo, das cold
Curlytwirly22 17
Your mom is kind of an asshole for saying that ( no offense) but what you're doing is really great I could've known you weren't related to your mom even if you didn't say you were adopted because she's a bitch and you're not ( again, no offense )