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A decade long battle for adoption, can they reconcile now?
A tragic loss at a young age and a second chance at a new family is all that a child could ask for, but what if they refuse to accept it? This post_text tells us about a man who refused his stepmother’s offer to adopt him for over a decade, despite intense therapy sessions and court hearings. The man’s father and stepmother tried to convince him, but he never appreciated their efforts. Even after he turned 18, they tried to adopt him, but he refused again, causing chaos at a family party. Can this family reconcile after years of miscommunication and misunderstanding? Let’s dive into the comments and find out.
Stepmom’s suspicious insistence on adoption, NTA for holding ground.
Commenter calls out stepmom’s delusional behavior, therapy misuse.
Boundaries are important, and ‘no’ means no. ♂️
Stepmom’s inappropriate behavior and fast-paced adoption attempt criticized
Setting boundaries is important, but name-calling is not cool
NTA. Family event pressure is perpetuating this obsession. Cut contact.
NTA. Ana’s selfishness ruined any chance of a loving relationship.
Commenter shares their reason for rejecting stepmom’s adoption attempt.
Family issues persist despite attempts to speak with father
Commenter calls out dad and stepmom’s misguided adoption attempts. NTA.
Pushy stepmom turns good intentions into evil stepmom stereotype
Standing up against unwanted adoption like a boss!
Questionable therapist makes a tough situation even worse
Curious about Dad’s remarriage, but also suspicious of ex’s involvement
Agreeing with NTA and calling stepmom delusional
NTA. Commenter sympathizes with OP and encourages changing last name.
Respectful boundaries ignored for over 10 years. NTA.
Stepmom tried to replace deceased mother; called delusional for insisting.
When trying to build a relationship with a stepchild, there’s a fine line between caring and being obnoxious
Commenter sympathizes with the OP for being patient with stepmom
Forced family dynamics can be tough, earning love is vital ❤️
Commenter bluntly rejects stepmom’s adoption attempt. ♂️
Stepmom’s denial reaches new heights with adult adoption papers
Why the obsession with late adoption? Let families be diverse
NTA refuses stepmom’s adoption, commenters suggest restraining order against delusional behavior
Stepmom tries to adopt stepson against his wishes, causing family rift
Don’t let anyone pressure you into something you’re not comfortable with NTA
Father supports stepmom’s unhealthy fixation, NTA runs away.
Respectful boundaries should be honored, NTA ♂️
NTA OP’s dad and stepmom had good intent, but went too far
Stepmom’s selfish desire to adopt causes family turmoil
Stepmom’s creepy obsession called out, commenter supports OP (NTA)
NTA, the judges listened to you and you deserve better ❤️
11 years of pressure from stepmom, NTA stands up for self
NTA, go no contact until they treat you like an adult
Setting boundaries is important. Leave people in peace! ♂️
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Curious about late mom’s family’s stance on adoption?
Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation, calls family ‘crazyyyy’
Respecting boundaries is key. NTA for standing up.
A heated debate on whether OP or stepmom is in the wrong
Redditor suspects stepmom had ulterior motives for adopting OP.
11 years of ‘no’ should be respected
Pushing adoption on unwilling child only pushes them further away.
Father criticized for erasing memory of child’s mother.
Criticism of stereotypical dad and therapist for forcing adoption on child.
Commenter agrees with OP and expresses disbelief with emojis.
Stepmom’s unrealistic expectations ruined any chance at a relationship. NTA
Questioning the motives of an obsessive stepfamily
Red flags raised as commenter questions stepmom’s intentions
Commenter sympathizes with OP, while a reply expresses anger towards stepmom.
Support for rejecting stepmom’s adoption, positive wishes for future.
Commenter empathizes with OP’s situation and declares them NTA.
Adult adoption push against wishes is delusional
Mixed feelings on stepmom’s intentions, but OP not the a-hole.
Unheard pleas for a bond.
Stepmom fails at being a mom, settles for being bad stepmom
Respectful comment on stepmom’s failed adoption attempt with advice. ❤
Commenter finds Ana creepy and doesn’t have a relationship with half-siblings
Consistency pays off! NTA stands up to delusional stepmom.
