Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy family drama on our hands. Meet our protagonist, a loving adoptive mom caught in the middle of a sticky situation. Her son, adopted from her husband’s sister, is grappling with the complexities of his relationship with his biological mom. As Mother’s Day rolls around, tensions rise and emotions run high. Is our hero an a-hole for not pushing her son to maintain a relationship he doesn’t want? Let’s dive in and find out!
Family Drama Alert!
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♀️ Auntie Goes to the Slammer
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The Big 1-8 Decision
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Mama’s Makin’ Moves!
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Ghosted by Bio-Mom
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Mother’s Day Mayhem
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Surprise Hug Attack!
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The Dreaded Text
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♂️ Son Says No to Bio-Mom ♂️
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Hubby’s Heated
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The Mother’s Day Dilemma: To Push or Not to Push?
Our protagonist finds herself in a tricky spot this Mother’s Day. Her adopted son, who’s had a rocky relationship with his bio mom, surprises her with a heartfelt hug and greeting. Meanwhile, bio mom reaches out via text, asking for a call from the son. When asked if he wished her a happy Mother’s Day, the son simply says “no.” ♂️ Hubby’s upset that our hero didn’t encourage the son to reach out, but she believes it’s not her place to force a relationship he doesn’t want. The internet is about to weigh in on this emotional rollercoaster. Will our protagonist be dubbed an a-hole or a saint? Let’s see what the masses have to say! ️
Birth mom disappears then expects Mother’s Day congrats? NTA.

Bio mom must earn relationship. Adopted son has right to choose.

Adopted son’s choice to cut off birth mom is justified
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Family isn’t always blood Agree with NTA’s decision.

Bio mom had chances, son’s choice. NTA, you’re great mom
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Let him make his own choice. NTA

Birth mother’s actions don’t make her a mother. NTA

Supportive comment defends adopted son’s decision to cut off birth mom ✊
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Bio mom doesn’t equal mother. NTA, he made his choice.

Don’t let sexist expectations guilt you, you’re NTA!

Biological mom not entitled to relationship with adopted son. NTA

Respect his decision, he’s not responsible for his biomom.

Let him be happy and content with his choices

Adopted son’s decision to cut off birth mom supported.
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Adopted son feels conflicted about bio mom, NTA

Adopted son chooses supportive mother figure over absent birth mom

NTA. His bio mom was an incubator, at best
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Family ties don’t obligate him. Respect his decision.

User argues birth mother doesn’t deserve to be celebrated on Mother’s Day

NTA. Birth mom should have put in the effort herself

NTA! Stepping up to be a mom to a child without consistent support from their biological mother deserves recognition. You and your husband should be proud of yourselves.

Birth mom should apologize, adopted son not wrong to cut off

Heartwarming comment about adopted son choosing his true family
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Supportive comment – Let your son make his own choices

Protecting adopted son’s wishes, a difficult choice for the mother
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Adopted son sees her as mom, NTA for cutting off birth mom.

Motherhood is more than genetics. NTA for cutting ties.

Adoptive parent supports adopted son cutting off toxic birth mom.

Respect for personal boundaries is key to healthy relationships.

Adopted son’s choice respected, bio mom not his ‘mother’ ❤️

NTA chooses to cut off birth mom. Family drama ensues

Cutting off birth mom – NTA and a narcissist.

Supporting adopted son’s decision on birth mom relationship.

Birth mom lost her chance, husband can’t be mad. NTA

NTA. Good on you for having his back.

Adopted son chooses chosen family over birth mother. NTA.

Breaking free from abusive birth parents is justified. NTA!

Adopted son’s choice respected; blood not always thicker than water.

Heartwarming support for adoptive mother.

Supporting adopted son’s decision to cut off birth mom.
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Adopted son chooses to cut off birth mom. Commenter agrees.

Heartwarming reply celebrates adoptive mother on Mother’s Day ❤️
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Being a mother is more than just giving birth ❤️

Let him make his own choice, NTA

NTA adopts son, cuts off birth mom. Biology be damned.

Husband has a point but it’s son’s choice. Be supportive

18yo adopted son chooses to cut off bio mom. NTA.
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Respecting adopted son’s decision to cut off birth mom. #NTA

Don’t force it, it’s his choice. NTA

Bio mom’s loss. Adopted son free to make his choices

Setting boundaries with birth mom. NTA handled it well.

Adopted son chooses to cut off birth mom, gets support

Adopted son’s choice to cut off birth mom is justified
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NTA. Biological mom not entitled to Mother’s Day celebration.

Family pressures adopted son to talk to birth mom.

Support for adopted son cutting off negligent birth mom.

Cutting off abusive parent is NTA, forced greeting abusive too.

Husband’s deadbeat sister versus adopted son’s emotions

Being a parent is all or nothing. NTA for cutting off.

Adopted son not wrong for cutting off bio mom.

Husband overreacts as son decides to cut off birth mom

Respectful son chooses adoptive mom over birth mom. NTA

Husband’s being unreasonable. Son made his choice. NTA

Biological mom had her chance, NTA for cutting her off

Proud mom defends adopted son’s decision to cut off birth mom

Let him choose his relationships. Pushing can cause misery.

Choosing not to push therapy for now – understandable decision.
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NTA! Son’s choice to cut off birth mom respected.

Adopted son chooses to cut off birth mom. NTA explains why.

Respect the adopted son’s choice and feelings. NTA

NTA. He wished his mom a Happy Mother’s Day. SIL needs to act like a mother if she wants to be treated like one.

Adopted son remembers Mother’s Day, but is it wrong to cut off birth mom?
