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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
swagmeout 0
R u a man atleast?
nvo 6
If you are serious about getting to know him, you get past this first encounter and start showing persistent interest. Might tske years for him to let you into his life, but perhaps not 20.
cwood21 0
Im adopted also. I will be 21 in a month. Y did u give him up 4 adoption?
Endless_time 4
He wasn't trying to hit you, he was giving you a high-five....to your face...
illmatic2 16
You mean a fist bump to the face.
UrAverageBrat 10
Maybe you had a legit reason like not being able to provide, but you could've still sent a note or something for when he was older.
sadistmonkey 19
Was this a planned meeting or did you stalk him and find him that way? I really can't judge the situation without knowing that information.
ImInABox 6
Some adoptive parents don't allow the biological parents any contact with the child, so it could be possible that OP doesn't deserve it.
tmd4L 7
How hard does he punch?
huey211 1
paybacks a bitch ain't it :D naww but seriously tho u cnt jus be all like "aww sup son I put u up for adoption" n expect him to be happy...not being mean just blunt about it
structuredchaoz 4
You can't understand the feeling of a child whos been abandoned by his parents until you've been therem no matter how shitty things might have been. Growing up without your parents is agony. You. Deserved. It.