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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I met my biological father for the first time. He seemed to be slightly intoxicated from the outset, and less than half an hour later, he had tried to intimidate me into "loaning" him several hundred euros for reasons he wouldn't tell me. So long, "dad". FML
Today, I saw my son. I didn't know I had a son. 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, after I spent years, and thousands of dollars, searching for my birth father, he changed his mind about adopting me. FML
Today, I located my birth dad and asked him why I was put into care. Turns out my mom died, and since he hadn’t wanted me in the first place, he just gave me away and hoped to never see me again. He didn’t even invite me in, he threw a beer at me and threatened to call the cops unless I left. FML
Today, my son tried to fight my husband, his step-dad, who knocked him to the floor with one good punch. I was ready to throw my husband out, but an hour later they were having a heart-to-heart, and now they get along better than they ever have. HUH?!! FML
Today, after an ex let me know I have a 19 year old-son. I was beyond excited so I spent the weekend with them and I can tell you now, the boy is a complete prick, and I prefer to continue to claim I’m childless rather than admit I fathered that arrogant, rude, selfish, entitled little shit. FML
Today, I met my biological parents for the first time. Their justification for giving me up for adoption was that I wasn't conceived at the ideal time for them. Apparently, the ideal time was six months after the adoption, when they conceived the first of my two brothers. FML
Today, I lashed out at the father of my son for not doing anything for the baby. He replied, “I never did shit for you to begin with, didn’t you watch the preview? You knew what you were getting yourself into.” 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
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lovertolover 4
Talk about a soap opera in the making.
docscientist 10
You're right, he should've left him in a dumpster.
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Comments (383)
KadenLove 0
I honestly don't see why the OP deserves this.... He made the responsible desision to put his son up for adoption, instead of raising him, where he may not have had the financial means to care for his child... I'm sorry about your son punching you.... I can understand his frustration, but perhaps you can try making ammends with him soon? Good luck.
beebeeL 1
How the hell is that a YDI you idiots don't know this person's story. Trolls.
audiophileMom 11
What exactly did you expect, OP?
deviable 9
My father was adopted. He was raised by loving foster parents and never felt bad about being adopted. 48 years later his birth mother managed to get a hold of him only for him to find out she had cancer. She died a month later. We found out she gave him up because she'd made some bad decisions and was living on the street, unable to care for a child. There is more to adoption stories than right or wrong. I'm sorry your son didn't give you a chance op. hopefully he warms up to you.
tobin22 9
You can have your reasons fir adoption but i think even at a young age you should still be involved in their life otherwise its like you never gave a crap to begin with
VixSparda 5
serves. you right. im adopted and i would have done the same thing
THE_A_TEEN 28
^Another confirmed agressive asshole
WitchyArmyWife00 0
Because abortion would have been better right?
dirtroadboy 7
Reminds me of the Johnny Cash song A Boy Named Sue.
ellysellyse 4
they should just be glad they weren't aborted
Clamcreepy 7
Nothing says "I miss you" like "I'll see you in court"
hewdud 0
You deserve it most likely