Imagine adopting your sister’s children, raising them as your own, and then five years later, she wants them back! That’s the situation one woman finds herself in after her sister, Annie, gave up her daughters due to postpartum depression and an inability to care for them. Now, after losing her job and moving back in with their parents, Annie wants to regain ‘custody’ of her biological daughters, Sophie and Laura. But the adoptive mom isn’t having it, and the family is now divided. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Annie’s Struggle with Motherhood
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The Cycle Continues ⏭️
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Another Baby, Another Struggle
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Annie’s Decision to Leave
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Stepping Up to the Plate ⚾
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The Adoption
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Annie’s Return
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An Unusual Custody Request
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Annie’s Demands
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Standing Firm
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Family Pressure ️
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Defending the Family
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Accusations Fly
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A Smaller Household?
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A Family Divided: The Battle for ‘Custody’ ️
Annie’s return and demands for ‘custody’ of her biological daughters have caused a rift in the family. The adoptive mom stands firm, insisting that she and her husband are the girls’ parents, not babysitters. She believes that allowing Annie to step in now would be detrimental to all six of their children. Yet, Annie and their parents argue that she deserves a chance to prove herself as a mother. As the battle continues, the family remains divided, with emotions running high and no clear resolution in sight. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this heart-wrenching situation…
Supportive comment applauds OP for standing their ground against sister’s demands.

Protect your kids from the ‘bored’ aunt’s custody demands. #NTA

NTA for not giving custody to an unpredictable absentee parent

Protecting kids from flaky sister who gave up rights

User calls out sister’s selfishness in custody dispute

Aunt has no right to claim custody of your children

Formerly unfit mother demands custody of kids she gave up

Sister gave up kids, now demands custody. NTA for refusing.

NTA, but be clear about your sister’s role as an aunt

User disagrees with sister’s attempt to regain custody

Sudden custody demand raises red flags. Financial motive suspected. #NTA

Expert advice needed for complicated custody situation involving biological mother.

Sister wants custody of kids she gave up, family takes her side

Adoption is permanent. Sister’s attitude is selfish. NTA.

Does Annie really care about the kids or just herself?

Debating custody of kids with a history of abandonment
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Giving up legal rights means no ‘custody.’ NTA, set boundaries ⚖️

User argues against sympathy for sister who gave up kids.
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Birth mom gave up her chance, NTA for keeping custody

Stand your ground! Did she even try to get to know them?

Aunt wants custody of kids, but NTA says she’s wrong.

Assertive response to sister’s unreasonable demands

Annie’s sister demands custody of kids she gave up. NTA.

Sister can’t just demand custody after giving up her kids

Grandparents’ concern for daughter over granddaughters’ trauma is misplaced
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Heartbreaking story of failed attempt to reunite with drug-addicted parents.

Sister wants custody of kids she gave up. NTA raises concerns

Choosing to protect the kids was the right call.
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Aunt demands custody of kids she gave up. Commenters say NTA.

Daughters’ stability should not be compromised for flighty mother

Bio sister wants kids back after abandoning them. NTA.

“NTA. They are not toys or shiny baubles.”

Standing up to family pressure. NTA for setting boundaries.

Sister wants custody of kids she gave up? NTA says Redditor.

NTA. Valid concerns raised about sister’s motives and parents’ influence

NTA commenter advises against giving custody to irresponsible sister.
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Curious about Annie’s sudden change of heart

Protecting the kids from a selfish sister . NTA and send a certified letter to prevent trespassing.

Reconnecting with a toxic family member can be harmful . Stand your ground. NTA.

Adoptive parent defends family against sister’s selfish demands

Annie can’t choose to be a parent only when it suits her. NTA.
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Suggests a compromise to introduce ‘Aunt Annie’ to the kids.

Sister gave up legal rights, now demands custody. NTA.

Unemployed sister wants custody of kids she gave up

NTA couple legally adopted son, bio dad wants relationship now. Stand your ground!

NTA commenter defends keeping custody of sister’s kids.

Sister gave up custody, now wants it back. NTA says comment.

Children’s feelings matter, not just objects. NTA for standing firm

Adopted kids are permanent. Set boundaries or cut contact. NTA

Protect your daughters, trust your instincts, and stand your ground!

Protecting the kids from unstable birth mothers. You’re NTA

NTA. Stand your ground and keep doing what you’re doing

NTA for protecting your children from an immature sister’s demands

NTA OP deemed sister unfit for ditching kids. Kids’ choice matters.

Sister gave up kids, now wants custody. Commenters say NTA.

Sister demands custody of kids she gave up, commenter advises going No Contact and protecting kids with a restraining order. NTA.

Putting the kids first NTA makes the right call.

Taking care of the kids is wonderful. What do they think?

NTA. Allowing contact when things calm down could be beneficial.

Supportive comment applauds OP’s decision to keep her kids

Putting the kids first, not Annie. #NTA

NTA, sister’s past actions and family’s response are questionable

PPD is common but refusing therapy and moving away is selfish

Sister wants custody of kids she gave up, NTA responds

Abandonment has consequences. NTA. Protect your family
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Setting boundaries with family members is important for mental health

Adoptive parent stands up to sister’s selfish ‘custody’ demand

Friend with PPD managed not to abandon baby for 5yrs. Sister just wants benefits without dirty work. NTA.

NTA for not giving custody to unstable sister living with parents

NTA stands up for parental rights amidst family drama

NTA! Protect YOUR daughters!!!

Sister wants ‘custody’ of kids, commenter calls out absurdity

Mother should not give up custody to selfish sister

Sister gave up custody, now demands it back? NTA, you’re parent.

Firm NTA stance against sister’s custody demand

Adoptive parent shuts down bio mom’s custody demand. #NTA

Let the kids decide when they’re ready. #NTA

Sister wants custody of kids she gave up. Commenter says NTA.

Adoptive parent defends custody against biological sister’s claim. #NTA

Internet stranger validates OP’s decision to keep custody. ✌

NTA suspects sister’s motives for wanting custody of her kids

PPD can affect bonding, but sister’s demand is insane
