Adoptive Mom Changes Son’s Name & Claps Back at Birth Family

We’ve all heard stories of family drama, but this one takes the cake! A woman and her husband took in their cousin’s newborn due to addiction issues. Two years later, they have full legal custody and decided to change the baby’s name. However, the birth family was not happy about it, and things got heated. Let’s dive into this wild tale!

Taking in a Newborn

A Major Life Change

Temporary Turns Permanent ⏳

No Support from Birth Family

Full Legal Custody

Changing the Baby’s Name

A New Name for a New Life

Honoring Good Men

Birth Family’s Outrage

Vile Accusations

Snapping Back ️

A Harsh Response, but Justified?

A Family Decision ❤️

Cohesion as a Family

A Name Change Sparks Family Feud

So, this brave woman and her husband took in a newborn, changed his life for the better, and decided to change his name to honor good men in their family. But when the birth family found out, they lashed out with vile accusations. The adoptive mom snapped back, defending her decision and her family. ‍ ‍ Was she too harsh, or did she have every right to stand her ground? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA, legally and emotionally he’s YOUR baby. Block and ignore them.

Adoptive mom legally changes son’s name, commenters support decision.

NTA, but next time show some grace and restraint

Addict’s family lashes out, recovering addict agrees with OP’s approach.

Protecting her son from toxic birth family. NTA

Protective mom turns cutthroat, but was she justified?

Adoptive mom receives support after changing son’s name.

Adoptive mom receives support for changing son’s name from commenters.

Adoptive mom’s decision supported, but revolting comments on addiction.

Adoptive mom defends decision to change son’s name.

Adoptive mom legally changes baby’s name, justified NTA according to comment.

Debate on whether addiction justifies harsh words.

NTA for changing name, but handle anger with caution

Adoptive mom takes control and claps back at birth family

OP may have gone too far in response to birth family.

Adoptive mom criticized for disparaging deceased birth family member. ESH.

Adoptive mom claps back at birth family for name change. NTA

Cutting off toxic birth family? NTA, block them

Naming rights belong to parents. NTA wins this one!

Adoptive mom receives support for changing son’s name.

Adoptive mom receives support for renaming son after birth family neglects.

Adoptive mom defended for clapping back at birth family

Adoptive mom claps back at birth family, defends son’s name

Adoptive mother criticized for demonizing birth family over addiction issues. ESH.

Adoptive mom stands her ground, claims ownership of child

Taking control of your child’s name is NTA

Support for adoptive mom’s decision to change child’s name.

Adoptive mom receives support for standing up for her son

Adoptive mom receives support after changing son’s name.

Adoptive mom receives support for changing son’s name and parenting decisions

Adoptive mom changes son’s name, defends decision. NTA.

Adoptive mom defends name change and shuts down birth family

NTA shuts down drama-seeking birth family

NTA comment brings fiery energy

Adoptive mom defends name change, shuts down birth family

Adoptive mom claps back at birth family. Commenter makes funny comparison.

Adoptive mom defends name change, gets support from commenter

Cutting ties with birth family? NTA approves

Adoptive mom defends name change against birth family criticism

Block them all! Adoptive mom takes control

Adoptive mom fiercely defends her decision to change son’s name.

Stay strong and ignore the haters, NTA

Adoptive mom gets support for being NTA but too harsh

Name your son whatever you want

Adoptive mom defends name change, toddler thinks middle name is first

Adoptive mom shuts down birth family with sick comeback

Adoptive mom’s clapback goes too far, sparks ESH judgment ‍♀️

You have the right to name your child. NTA

Adoptive mom praised for protecting child, criticized for comments about brother

Adoptive mom changes son’s name, stands up to birth family

Adoptive mom defends name change and claps back at birth family

Congrats on your baby! NTA for standing up for him

Adoptive mom receives support for name change, claps back at relatives

Adoptive mom defends name change, cuts off toxic relatives

Adopted kid supports name change, says he’s legally your son

Changing name okay, but clapback to birth family questionable

Taking charge of motherhood. NTA for changing son’s name.

Empowering response to adoption criticism with cultural sensitivity

Adoptive mom stands up for herself and her son

Adoptive mom’s response to name change questioned, advice given

Taking charge of motherhood: Adoptive mom changes son’s name

Adoptive mom defends son’s safety and cuts off birth family