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Originally Posted by mommy2fiveplus
I know I kind of "signed up" for this situation when we chose to bring him into our family but somehow I thought after 5 years it would be a little easier.
Does anyone else have this same problem with a relative adoption situation?
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No ma'm, you did not sign up for that. You signed up to be this child's mother and you are.
Please do not hesitate or feel guilty about telling these people---"Thank you for your interest, I've got it under control." If they persist, be firmer--"I am his mother, I will decide what's best for him".
I also adopted a relative. I am 53 so few people feel they can tell me what to do-hehe-but I would not tolerate it for a moment, regardless of how old I was. I am this child's mother-that's it, end of story. Respect it or walk away from me AND the child!
Congratulations and best wishes for your adoption of this little one and your sweet family!