Imagine this: You’re a loving couple who, due to a prevalent medical condition in the family, decide to adopt a child instead of having one biologically. Your daughter, now 21, has no idea she’s adopted. She looks like you, and there’s never been a reason to suspect otherwise. But then, she decides to remain childfree, fearing the same medical condition that led you to adopt her in the first place. And here’s the kicker: she finds the idea of adoption ‘wrong’ and ‘disgusting’. Now you’re caught in a dilemma – to tell or not to tell? ♀️ ♂️ Let’s dive into this real-life drama that’s got the internet buzzing…
A Family Curse?
The Adoption Decision
A Perfect Fit
The Unspoken Truth
A Shocking Revelation
A Radical Decision
An Unexpected Stance ♀️
A Dilemma Emerges ♀️ ♂️
A Plea for Help
The Adoption Secret: A Family’s Crossroads
So here we are, at the crossroads of a family’s life-altering decision. A couple, having adopted a baby girl 21 years ago due to a prevalent medical condition in the family, are now faced with a dilemma that could change everything. Their daughter, oblivious to her adoption, has decided to remain childfree to avoid passing on the same medical condition. The twist? She finds the concept of adoption ‘wrong’ and ‘disgusting’. Now, the parents are caught between revealing the truth about her adoption, potentially shattering her world, or keeping the secret and letting her live a childfree life. What will they do? And what does the internet think about this situation? Let’s delve into the top responses…
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YTA for not telling her sooner. Her medical history matters!
YTA for not telling your adopted daughter about her medical history
Should they have told her earlier?
Withholding info is not ethical. Tell her before it worsens
“YTA. Allowing your child to believe she’s prone to a serious medical issue? ♀️ Please stop this madness and tell her before it gets worse.”
YTA for not telling her she was adopted sooner
“YTA should have told her earlier. Children should understand adoption early.”
Seized from birth? Maybe the adoption was shady…
“YTA… Tell her about her history ASAP, it’s medically relevant “
YTA. Not telling adopted child is cruel. Seek professional advice.
YTA for lying about adoption. Honesty is the best policy
Lying to your child for 20 years? YTA in a bind.
“YTA. She figured it out and is forcing you to admit it.”
YTA. The truth should never be hidden for so long.
Honor your commitment to your daughter’s welfare and share the truth
Adopted friends felt special; YTA for not telling her earlier.
Don’t risk her resentment. Break the news before it’s too late.
“Yikes. I was adopted and it messed me up. Tell her ASAP. YTA.”
YTA: Break the news now, apologize, support her, hope for reconciliation
Lose-lose situation: Tell her now or be a**holes later
“YTA. No good reason not to tell your child. “
Adoptee calls out parents for late adoption revelation
