What did you do?

By Anonymous - 07/03/2026 00:00

Today, I found out that my (amazing) adoptive parents are going to be investigated by CPS and no one's telling me why. I'm terrified I'm going to be taken away and end up back in foster care again. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/10/2023 08:00

Today, I borrowed my adopted mom's laptop and found out that either her, my dad, or both of them, have been trying to research legal ways of un-adopting me and giving me back to the foster care system. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/04/2017 08:00 - United States - Philadelphia

Today, I overheard my parents arguing over who had to tell me that I'm adopted. FML

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By Ariella - 29/08/2011 04:06 - Singapore

Today, I found out that I was adopted. I'm 46 years old with 11 real siblings and no one bothered to tell me until I found the documents in my dead adoptive father's house. FML

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Breaking

By Meghan - 05/09/2020 08:01 - United States - New York

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

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Scheming

By lordoftheweird - 08/02/2025 13:00 - Canada

Today, I found out my parents' entire marriage was a convoluted scheme to get them both permanently unfit to stand trial. I am genuinely scared to find out what they have planned. FML

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Truth bomb

By toomuch2process - 06/12/2022 05:00 - United States

Today, I found out the truth about my and my siblings adoptions and why I have no contact with any extended family. Turns out our parents are half-siblings, who decided to adopt rather than risk any genetic anomalies. Their families didn’t approve of the relationship so they moved us far away. FML

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By babylove - 11/04/2014 21:58 - South Africa

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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This is not good parenting

By Anonymous - 23/09/2024 06:00 - Canada

Today, and for the past week, I've been incredibly on edge because apparently my dad is kicking me out but I don't know when, and my mom has told me I'm not allowed to tell anyone. She then got mad at me because I did. FML

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No silver linings to this cloud

By Hannah - 14/01/2023 14:00

Today, I watched my mother's heart break. She found out, my siblings (20F and 18M), who've ignored her for years, have been adopted by our stepmother. She received said news the same way we found out my younger brother enlisted, and from the only place we get pics of him and my sister: her abusive ex-husband's Facebook page. FML

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Some people are irredeemable

By given.sins619 - 11/04/2023 22:00

Today, I got the news that the family who adopted me decided to send me back because I didn't share their MAGA ideals. This is the second family to send me back after the first one decided they couldn't financially take care of me. FML

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Saturday 7 March 2026 13:40

Investigation does not mean conviction. Maybe some asshole just wanted to cause trouble for your adoptive parents and they'll clear the investigation.

Yudith 25

Saturday 7 March 2026 20:36

Definitely talk to the investigators. They have the child's best interest at heart; I'm sure they will listen to you, the child.

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DLBL 20

Saturday 7 March 2026 13:40

Investigation does not mean conviction. Maybe some asshole just wanted to cause trouble for your adoptive parents and they'll clear the investigation.

Yudith 25

Saturday 7 March 2026 20:36

Definitely talk to the investigators. They have the child's best interest at heart; I'm sure they will listen to you, the child.

GoogieWithers 23

Saturday 7 March 2026 23:33

Sometimes there is nothing wrong but CPS has to investigate anyway to make sure that no child has been harmed. I am sure CPS will ask your opinion if there is a need.Just tell the truth. If you are adopted I don't think they can just whisk you away to foster care. There are steps they have to follow. Adoption is far more secure than a foster placement. Speak to your school guidance counsellor for advice. Hopefully, CPS agree with you that they are wonderful parents and close the case. Good Luck.