Adopted Son Chooses Not to Acknowledge Bio Mom on Mother’s Day

Imagine adopting your husband’s nephew after his biological mom loses custody due to her drug addiction. Fast forward a few years, and she’s out of prison, trying to reconnect with her son. But when things take a turn for the worse, is it fair to expect the son to maintain a relationship with her? ‍♀️ In today’s story, our protagonist faces a tough situation on Mother’s Day, and we’re left wondering if she’s in the right. So, grab your popcorn and let’s dive into this emotionally charged tale!

Adopting a Family Member

A Fresh Start from Prison

The Big Decision

A Glimmer of Hope ✨

Downward Spiral

Emotional Distance

Mother’s Day Surprise

A Heartwarming Moment

Feeling Loved

The Text Message

Avoiding Contact

Family Disagreements

The Mother’s Day Dilemma

Our protagonist and her husband adopted their oldest son, who happens to be the husband’s nephew, after the boy’s biological mom lost custody due to her drug addiction. Years later, the bio mom is out of prison and reconnects with her son. All seems well until she falls into a downward spiral with a terrible boyfriend, causing her to lose contact with her son. On Mother’s Day, the son surprises our protagonist with a heartfelt gesture but refuses to acknowledge his biological mom. With family members chiming in, our protagonist is left wondering if she should have pushed her son to maintain a relationship with his bio mom. What do you think, dear readers? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this emotional rollercoaster…

Bio mom disappears from son’s life, can’t expect recognition on Mother’s Day. NTA

Bio mom wants relationship? She needs to put in work

18-year-old adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day. NTA.

Choosing to distance from toxic family, NTA

Bio mom had chances, NTA. Your son’s choice.

Respect his decision, it’s his choice

Bio mom shouldn’t be acknowledged just for successfully procreating. NTA

Empathetic support for a son’s decision on Mother’s Day

Bio mom not entitled to be called mother. NTA

Don’t let gender roles dictate your family dynamics.

Respectful choice by adopted son to not acknowledge bio mom ✌️

Respect his boundaries. He’s made his wishes quite clear.

NTA, son can make his own choices about bio mom

Adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day

Adopted son rightfully prioritizes relationship with real mom

Adopted son prioritizes his relationship with his mother figure

Bio mom chose to leave, son has a mom who cares

Respect his choice: NTA bio mom relationship boundaries.

A commenter argues that DNA doesn’t make a mother

NTA. Bio mom should do the work if she cares ‍♀️

NTA. Adopted son sees you as mom, not obligated to bio mom

Son not acknowledging bio mom on Mother’s Day. NTA.

Heartfelt comment praises the son’s recognition, NTA

Support for son’s decision to not acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day

Protecting adopted son’s choice vs husband’s wishes

Adopted son chooses real mom over bio mom on Mother’s Day. NTA

Being a mother is more than just donating an egg

Choosing not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day. NTA

Respecting his boundaries is key for a healthy relationship

NTA! You’re his mother and he’s made his choice

Biological relation doesn’t equate to a relationship.

Bio mom’s intrusive behavior called out, NTA affirmed!

Supporting adopted son’s decision to not acknowledge bio mom

Bio mom can a** off. Adopted son has no obligation.

Defending adopted son’s decision to not acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day ❤️

NTA, adopted son chooses his mom, not your responsibility

Validating comment from someone with similar experience.

Adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on mother’s day. NTA.

Supportive comment celebrates adoptive mother’s love and parenting skills ❤️

Supporting son’s decision not to contact bio mom on Mother’s Day

NTA. Bio mom messed up, raised by good parents

Adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day – commenters show support for NTA and find his Mother’s Day greeting wholesome

NTA commenter praises adoptive mother’s love and dedication over biological connection

Let him decide, you’re not the a**hole here

Biology be damned! Adopted son’s choice on Mother’s Day

Navigating complex family dynamics with empathy and understanding

18-year-old son not acknowledging bio mom on Mother’s Day, NTA.

Respecting his choice not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day

Adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day – NTA

17yo adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day

Setting boundaries with a bio mom on Mother’s Day

Adopted son chooses not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day, gets support

Choosing not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day. NTA

NTA. Husband’s sister responsible for relationship. Boy old enough to decide.

NTA. Family should talk to his bio mom, not him.

Support for son’s decision not to acknowledge bio mom on Mother’s Day

Forced greetings to abusive parents is abusive. Son is NTA

Supportive comment defends adoptive mother and criticizes bio mom.

Being a parent is all or nothing

Supportive comment suggests therapy for adopted son’s choice.

Husband’s Overreaction to Son’s Decision on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is for moms, not just birth mothers. NTA

Husband should take responsibility for son’s bio mom, NTA

Bio mom gave up her rights, NTA for adopted son.

Proud mom supports her adopted son’s Mother’s Day decision

Respectful NTA comment defends son’s right to choose relationships

Adopted son’s trauma and therapy dilemma

NTA for not acknowledging bio mom on Mother’s Day. Son’s feelings come first.

Adopted son chooses loving mother over bio mom on Mother’s Day

Respect his choice , he shouldn’t be forced to have a relationship.

Mother’s Day is for moms, not egg donors/birth givers. NTA

Respect his choice, pushing for relationship won’t help anyone