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AITA for telling my sister she was out of her mind when she said she wanted to take back my child whom I adopted from her?

Sarah Mitchell 2875 comments

In a tangled web of love, sacrifice, and unforeseen bonds, a woman steps into motherhood not by birth but by choice, embracing the child her sister gave up in a moment of fear and uncertainty.

Her heart, aching with the knowledge of her own infertility, finds purpose in raising the child as her own, weaving a new family from the fragments of past mistakes and silent sacrifices.

Yet, years later, the fragile peace is shattered by a phone call that stirs a tempest of emotions—hope, guilt, and longing—when the sister who vanished from their lives returns, asking to reclaim the child she once abandoned.

What began as an act of selflessness now faces the ultimate test, where love and loyalty collide in a heart-wrenching dilemma with no easy answers.

AITA for telling my sister she was out of her mind when she said she wanted to take back my child whom I adopted from her?
‘AITA for telling my sister she was out of her mind when she said she wanted to take back my child whom I adopted from her?’

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Internet Users Didn’t Hold Back:

Users didn’t stay quiet — they showed up in full force, mixing support with sharp criticism. From calling out bad behavior to offering real talk, the comments lit up fast.

The original poster (OP) is facing a severe emotional conflict, balancing a deep, established bond with her adopted daughter against the past relationship and current demands of her sister, N.

The central conflict arises because the OP acted on N's initial decision to give up her baby for adoption, forming a family unit, only for N to resurface years later demanding custody because her new circumstances (her husband's infertility) have changed her priorities regarding parenthood.

The core question remains whether the OP was overly harsh by firmly asserting her legal and emotional rights over her child, especially when revealing the father's identity, or if N’s sudden and self-serving demand for custody—after years of absence—justified the OP's immediate and strong defense of her established family. Is it acceptable to prioritize a child's stability over a biological parent's newfound desire?

SM

Sarah Mitchell

Family Therapist & Relationship Writer

Sarah Mitchell is a licensed family therapist with over 12 years of experience helping families navigate complex relationships and conflicts. She specializes in communication strategies and emotional intelligence, bringing her clinical expertise to her writing. Sarah holds a Master's in Family Therapy and has been featured in various psychology publications.

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