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I Was Adopted

When I was 13, my parents sat me down for a serious talk. I found out they weren't my birth parents. My birth mother was only 16 and the woman I had always thought was my mom knew the family. She and her husband adopted me.

I don't hate my birth mother. Someday I'd like to meet her and tell her thank you for letting me live and for letting me go with someone who could give me a better life.
Kimtastic
22-25, F
21 replies 156 views Mar 21, 2018
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TheotherAndy · 41-45, M
I had the same thoughts about my birth mom
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Fungirlmmm · 51-55, F
I have family that never would have been family without adoption. I can only imagine how hard it was for the birth mother to realize she could give her child a better life by giving up her child. Good luck on your journey. I hope meeting your birth mother is a positive experience for you.
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Kimtastic · 22-25, F
@Fungirlmmm Thanks! :)
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Emily19 · 22-25, F
I'm adopted too and am so thankful for the wonderful family who took me in
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americanmeg · F
I love my step mom as she sorta 'adopted' me and married my dad.
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Newandimproved · 61-69, M
yeah, there's no telling what caused her to make the choice. I'm sure it wasn't an easy one for her.

I'm glad you ended up with a good family and caring parents

your story made me smile

thanks!
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Kimtastic · 22-25, F
@Newandimproved thanks! Makes me smile too!
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Cantsayno · 56-60, M
My father and his sister were adopted to a wonderful family. He definitely had a better life because of it.
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SW-User
Hey I'm an adoptive mum and I'm impressed by your attitude. Now days it is strongly encouraged to let the child know they're adopted from the beginning. I have a couple of great books I used to read to my son and would take him to play groups with other adoptees and cultural events. It must have been a real shock for you and I'm glad you don't seem to have any bitterness.
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Kimtastic · 22-25, F
@SW-User Thank you! And thanks for adopting too! Yeah, I'm not saying it wasn't a TOTAL shock and I was bitter and confused for a while. And I still have my moments.
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SW-User
@Kimtastic I was thinking that you've probably got a lot more processing ahead of you too. And to have lots of conflicting or negative feelings is normal and perfectly ok. I think you'll be alright - you sound very positive as a person, grounded and mature
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Livingwell · 61-69, M
That’s a great outlook you have. I’m sure the decision wasn’t easy for your biological mom. But look at the beautiful woman you’ve become.
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hlpflwthat · M
That's a healthy outlook - good for you!
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Kimtastic · 22-25, F
@hlpflwthat thanks!
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Alfred22 ·
I have a good friend whose bio-dad abandoned her and her younger sister. Her mom re-married and had several more children. Late in middle age she tracked down her bio-dad. Let me know if you would like to hear the results. They aren't surprising but I would rather share them in a private message.
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updown2020 · 61-69, M
Well I hope nothing has changed between your parents once you were told they adopted you.? As you can see they threaten you like one of there own. And will always love you no matter what.
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missit15 · 56-60, M
Its great that you found a home that they loved and supported you for who and what you are!
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VeronicaJane
That must have been hard, but a good choice for you.
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SW-User
That's the right way to think about it! :)
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alsoandy · M
I was adopted too!!
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Kimtastic · 22-25, F
@SW-User No, he's not adopted
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