Dynamics of a family

Q: How would you describe your relationship with your adopted parent?

A: My aunt [biological mom’s sister] and I have a mother-daughter relationship. I call her “mother.”The thing with us is that we try to make it work as much as possible because she’s been there for me. When I think back it, I know she has done so much when she didn’t have to raise me at all.

Q: What was your initial reaction at finding out that you were adopted?

I was so happy because when she told me, I was in first grade and since my real mom always visited me and I was close with her, I was glad that she was my mother. When you watch movies, you see the evil step mother and I’m just glad that’s not me. I love my aunt and I’m glad she’s my mom.

Q: What do enjoy doing with your mom the most?

A: Shopping. It’s a common mother-daughter thing and we share our opinions. She tells me what looks good, I tell her what’s nice on her. Shopping also sparks more conversation between us too, and it’s an all day thing.

Q: Have you every felt angry or hurt?

For me, that’s never been the thing. I’ve never known the circumstance behind why my mom couldn’t raise me and I still don’t. So I’m just happy that I still see my mom and talk to her frequently.