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mumof2many1943 · 20/09/2023 16:32

Not really an adoption post but this is the only place I feel I feel comfortable writing. Have adopted 6 and sadly 2 have died ( 2 other little darlings died prior to adoption order) We knew all four had short life expectancy sadly my youngest birth DC has died of cancer and 3 people have said now you know what it’s like to lose your own. How dare they assume how much I love my my beautiful children differently. Sorry to rant .

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Ted27 · 20/09/2023 17:10

@mumof2many1943

So sorry to hear about your DC

That comment was beyond stupid, so utterly insensitive and inappropriate.
Sending big hugs xxx

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Catleveltired · 20/09/2023 17:46

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Some people are insensitive idiots, I'm so sorry that happened to you.

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121Sarah121 · 20/09/2023 18:57

I am so sorry to hear about your children who have died. Each loss is heartbreaking and each will bring overwhelming grief. I am sorry someone was so insensitive. Thinking about you

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EG88 · 20/09/2023 23:12

I'm so sorry for your loss.
What utterly ill informed comments you have had to face. You know the incredible depth of your love for all your children. Your children know it too xx

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Jellycatspyjamas · 21/09/2023 09:52

Such thoughtless, insensitive, ignorant comments. I’m so sorry for all your losses - it’s a very special person that adopts knowing their child has a shortened life span, I wish you all the love in the world.

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onlytherain · 21/09/2023 14:31

I am so sorry for your losses. That comment almost sounds spiteful. It says a lot about that person...

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BrontëParsonage · 21/09/2023 18:28

@mumof2many1943 that is a heartbreaking amount of loss for one person and one family to bear. I salute you for doing what many people could not do and adopting a number of children with short life expectancy. I am sorry for the loss of those children and I am equally as sorry for the loss of your birth child. I hope you have strong support IRL but please continue to use us as a venting board. You are clearly a very special person with a lot of love in your heart.

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mumof2many1943 · 22/09/2023 09:02

Thankyou you lovely people what would I do without you? My lovely husband died last year(bloody cancer) but I do have my 3 with Down Syndrome to keep me focussed but they too are grieving in their own way.
Once again thankyou for all your support and love.

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UnderTheNameOfSanders · 22/09/2023 15:31

Words fail me how crass some people can be.
Flowers

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Italiangreyhound · 25/09/2023 00:06

I am so sorry to hear of all your losses. How awful that people say anything stupid at such a time.

I hope you find peace. You are an amazing parent.

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Torvy · 25/09/2023 06:12

I'm so sorry for your losses. It sounds really tough and people have no idea how insensitive and horrible comments like that can be.

I hope you find some peace for you and your other children, and make sure you take time for yourself too.

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flapjackfairy · 20/10/2023 18:37

@mumof2many1943
Oh my dear friend I have only just seen this post . I am so so sorry to read this news. All my love and thoughts are with you and I have sent you an email xxx
As regards stupid comments ....Well I have no words ! Well non that wouldn't see me banned anyway .
People are so disappointing at times. Stay strong lovely xxx

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