A comment from my sister-in-law at a family BBQ in Cincinnati

We were at my brother's place last July, and his wife, Karen, asked me point-blank if I ever regretted 'giving my baby away.' She said it in front of everyone while we were flipping burgers. I told her I placed my son for adoption 8 years ago, and it was a choice, not a 'giving away.' The room got quiet, and I just walked inside. Has anyone else had a family member completely miss the point like that?

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mark_nguyen959d ago

Tell Karen to mind her own business next time.

the_hugo9d ago

I used to agree with that, honestly. But I saw how a simple "thanks, I've got it" can shut things down without making it a whole fight. It just keeps the peace better.