Imagine losing your adoptive parents and being left with an infant sister. That’s exactly what happened to this 25-year-old woman. After her adoptive mother died in childbirth and her father succumbed to cancer, she was left to care for her baby sister. Despite her family’s insistence that she raise the child, she decided to give her sister up for adoption. But is she being selfish or just realistic? Let’s dive into her story.
A Tragic Turn of Events

Miracle Baby and Heartbreak

Losing Both Parents

Family Pressure

Unfair Accusations

Not Ready for Parenthood

Life on Hold

Seeking Legal Advice

Unusual Adoption

Splitting Inheritance

Choosing the Right Family

Open Adoption

Family’s Fury

Legal Right

Moral Dilemma

The Heart-Wrenching Decision
This young woman has faced more than her fair share of heartache, losing both her adoptive parents and being left to care for her infant sister. Despite the immense pressure from her family to raise the child, she’s made the difficult decision to give her sister up for adoption. She’s even going so far as to split her inheritance with the baby, ensuring her future is secure. But with her family’s fury and constant accusations of selfishness, she’s left questioning the morality of her decision. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…
NTA. Adoption is a choice, not a charity case. Family is twisted.

Don’t just give the money away, put it in a trust
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Choosing adoption for the child was the best option. NTA

Thoughtful adoption plan for sister, with valid profit concerns. NTA!

NTA for not taking responsibility for a half-sibling.

Choosing not to parent an adopted child. Honest or heartless?

Heartbreaking situation, but NTA for choosing adoption.
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Commenter and replies support OP’s decision to adopt sister.
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Adopting out baby with cash? Commenter thinks it’s shitty. Replies clarify.

Commenter calls out OP’s cold attitude towards her sister. ESH.

OP is criticized for not protecting their sister’s inheritance

NTA defends decision to ensure child has loving parents

Supportive reply to adoption drama with positive outlook

Legal concerns raised on offering financial reward for adoption.

NTA. Trust fund or savings account would’ve been better.

Family refusing to take in child before adoption agency involved

Protecting the inheritance of an adopted child.

Curious commenter doubts the authenticity of the adoption drama.
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Mixed feelings on adoption, but family is TA for talking smack

Choosing not to adopt sister’s child – NTA

Choosing adoption for your sister was a selfless and honorable decision

NTA, family is toxic, let sister go with the couple.

Commenter questions OP’s motives and suggests reevaluation.

Choosing love over blood: NTA for prioritizing child’s well-being ❤

Relatives doubt adoptive parents’ love for child.

Secure your sister’s inheritance with a trust fund

Protecting inheritance: wise advice for naive sister

You’re doing what’s best , forget the family drama
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Choosing adoption was tough, but I’m still involved. NTA

NTA. Adoption trauma and financial inheritance concerns addressed with empathy.

Encouraging comment about sister’s adoption, NTA.

Compassionate reply offers condolences and support during difficult situation.
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Commenter calls out OP for being heartless and not consulting family

Commenter defends NTA verdict with fiery language.
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Secure her future: trust fund over cash. Wise advice

NTA suggests trust account for half inheritance for college fund.

Family expects OP to adopt, but an open adoption is planned. NTA

Heartwarming support for sister’s adoption decision.

Protecting the inheritance: NTA suggests a trust for sister

NTA suggests childless commenter, but sparks no debate.

Surprising and sensitive comment about fertility and age.

Commenter calls out OP for not caring about sister’s future

NTA, but be careful. Get a good lawyer. Family has no say.

Self-love wins! NTA receives validation for adoption decision.

Adopting for monetary gain is illegal and morally questionable.

Choosing adoption is tough, but NTA for making that decision.
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Do what’s best for you and your sister
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Choosing open adoption for sister, family has no right to dictate. NTA

NTA’s tough decision: adoption drama with sister
