Adoptive Parents’ UNBELIEVABLE Demand of Birth Mom Whose Autistic Son They Raised

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a doozy of a story for you today. Our protagonist found herself in a tough spot when she got pregnant at the tender age of 20. With a vague family history of mental disorders and a gut feeling that something wasn’t quite right, she made the difficult decision to place her baby up for adoption. Little did she know, this choice would come back to haunt her years later…

A Premonition During Pregnancy

Unprepared for Parenthood

The Adoption Decision

The Autism Diagnosis

Strained Family Ties

A Second Chance at Parenthood

A Thriving Family of Three

Making Magical Memories

The Harsh Reality

Severe Challenges

The Unspoken Premonition

A Difficult Decision

The Legal Bind

AITA for Refusing?

A Clarification

Family Drama Alert!

Fast forward a decade, and our protagonist’s life has taken a turn for the better. Married to her baby daddy and blessed with a healthy, neurotypical daughter, they’re living the dream. ‍ ‍ But wait! Plot twist! Turns out, the son she gave up for adoption has severe autism, and his adoptive parents are pointing fingers. They think she knew all along and abandoned ship. Now they want her to take him back, but she’s not having it. ‍♀️ Taking on a child with such high needs would derail their hard-earned progress and put an unfair burden on their daughter. The internet is about to weigh in on this juicy drama!

Adoption is not a return policy . Birth mom not at fault

Adoptive parents want to give their child back? NTA has a strong opinion.

Birth mom not at fault, social services needed more than Reddit

NTA. Adopting a child isn’t like returning a refrigerator

Birth mom rightfully not at fault for adoptive parents’ actions

Heartbreaking situation for an unwanted boy.

NTA and irrational fears of pregnant women discussed

Adoptive parents demand birth mom; commentor calls out objectification and abuse concerns

NTA comment highlights selfishness of adoptive parents

Attitude towards disability criticized, ESH for rejecting child.

Refusing guardianship not TA, but cold attitude towards son ESH

Birth mom is NTA for not taking back adopted autistic child

Adoptive parents called out for attitude towards autistic child. YTA

Birth mom not at fault for adoptive parents’ unreasonable demand

Lack of compassion towards an autistic child is disheartening

Adoptive parents neglect autistic son, birth mom prioritizes Disney trip. ESH

Birth mom not at fault for adoptive parents’ unrealistic expectations

Adoptive parents’ ableism sparks criticism for treating child like furniture

Heartbreaking. Adoptive parents want to give back autistic son after 10 years.

Adoptive parents demand birth mom take back autistic son. Commenter says NTA.

Adoptive parents demand return of ‘broken’ autistic child, everyone sucks here.

Birth mom not at fault for adoptive parents’ demand

Adopting within families can lead to complicated power dynamics ‍♀️

Adoptive parents shouldn’t return the child; NTA comment wins

Adoptive parents demand return of autistic child after 10 years. ESH.

Regifting a child and ableist language earns everyone blame ‍♂️

Birth mom not obligated to take in adopted son with autism

ESH for treating child like old shirt & language used.

Emotionally charged ESH comment, highlighting lack of empathy and understanding

Birthmother defends herself against adoptive parents’ demand for visitation.

Parenting an autistic child requires empathy and understanding, not contempt

Adoptive parents face backlash for wanting to return autistic child

Adoptive parents’ treatment of autistic child criticized by commenter.

Adoptive parents treat autistic child as object, demand refund or exchange

Insensitive language by birth mom, terrible behavior by adoptive parents

Adoptive parents can’t demand birth mom for their adopted child’s autism

NTA, relatives want to ‘give him back’ & guilt trip OP. Good luck

Heartbreaking comment about the adoption situation.

Unwanted child with disabilities suffers due to adoptive parents’ demands

Birth mom criticized for lack of empathy towards her own child

Autistic child rejected by adoptive parents and birth mom, criticized by commenters

Adoptive parents demand birth mom take back autistic son

Birth mom and adoptive parents both AHs, but boy deserves better

Heartless adoptive parent criticized for lack of empathy towards child.

Adoptive parents want to give away autistic son. ESH in comments.

Both sides criticized. AH for how OP referred to child.

Adoptive parents want to return child? Commenter calls it disgusting

Concerned commenter urges birth mom to contact CPS for child’s safety ⚠️

Adoptive parents are trash but discuss the kid kindly. ESH

Adopted child is not a shirt that doesn’t fit

Heartbreaking situation where adoptive parents want to give back autistic son
Birth mom NTA for choosing adoption and getting married later.

Unwanted for Autism? Adoptive parents and OP share the blame ‍♀️

OP and adoptive parents are AHs, poor boy deserves better.

Caretaking for severely disabled individuals is exhausting, professional help needed ⚖

Heartbreaking ESH situation, hope autistic child gets better care

Unwanted child needs love to thrive, not getting it at home

Close relatives adopting kin discouraged to avoid ‘escaping responsibility’

Autistic boy not an object to be returned. NTA

Heartbreaking situation for a non-verbal child. Everyone sucks here.

Adoptive parents demand birth mom give up rights to their son

Adoption is like having your own child: NTA comment.

Heartbreaking comment about adoptive parents’ demand and their autistic son

Adoptive parents want to throw away child; birth mom shows empathy

OP’s cold and callous tone towards disabled son is cruel

Birth mom called out for her attitude towards her son

Birth mom not at fault, adoptive parents face consequences

Heartbreaking situation for a special needs child, but a glimmer of hope

Heartbreaking comment about a child with autism and selfish adults

Birth mom not obligated to adoptive parents.

Birth mom criticized for giving up disabled son for adoption.

User calls out adoptive parents on insensitive language about child.

Birth mom not the a**hole for not wanting to take son back.

Birth mom concerned about autistic son’s well-being with adoptive parents.

Adoptive parents want to give back autistic child. Commenter respects complexity.

Harsh criticism for adoptive parent’s attitude towards autistic son.

Birth mom not at fault for adoptive parents’ struggles. Unfortunate analogy.

Parental favoritism leads to ESH verdict in this adoption drama.

Insensitive language towards autistic child sparks YTA judgment and backlash

Harsh judgement on all parties involved. Poor child indeed.

Supportive comment suggests counseling for adoptive parents of autistic child.