I (F24) found out I am adopted, and my parents are divorcing
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Hi, I recently turned 24, and my relationship with my parents has collapsed. Around a year ago, I discovered by accident (from my medical records) that I am adopted. I didn’t want to believe it, and although my parents didn’t admit it immediately, my father eventually confirmed it when I found my adoption papers. They originally planned to tell me when I turned 18, but my father said they were scared to do so and didn’t know how. He admitted they didn’t know how to tell me and that they were ashamed of lying for so long.<br><br>It has been a year since then, and my relationship with them has deteriorated. My parents have been arguing more lately, and my mother moved out of the house. I haven’t been told if they are getting a divorce, but I don’t think they will reunite. My father and I barely talk, and I am living with him because he needs the help and I feel bad leaving him. My mother and I haven’t spoken in 6 months, ever since she said that if I couldn’t forgive her then maybe I shouldn’t be her daughter. After that, I stopped replying to her texts, and she eventually stopped trying. I am expecting them to get a divorce and don’t know what to do.<br><br>I have some questions. If they do get a divorce, do I have to choose who to live with? Also, if they get a divorce, are they both my legal parents? Finally, does my adoption give me grounds for contesting a will if one of them dies? I am not sure if I am legally their child or not.<br><br>If anyone has been in a situation like this, I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide. This is an extremely difficult period in my life, and any advice or personal experiences you have would be very helpful.
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