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What is the best way of protecting my adopted daughters from their biological mother?

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MotherofFiveKids · 09/05/2023 13:45

I am a 49-year old woman who is remarried with 5 children (2 biological from previous marriage and 3 daughters adopted from current husband's previous marriage.)

I was married in my previous marriage for 8 years and was divorced for 2 years before getting remarried to my former best friend's ex-husband.

That woman and myself were best friends from college and we were roommates. She has had tons of issues with drug usage and also had gotten arrested for child endangerment after my husband and myself had tied the knot.

She eventually went to prion for drug possession and just got released last year.

After my divorce was in process, her issues destroyed her marriage. After she went to prison, my husband and me got married. We have been married for 7 years now. We hired a great Attorney and I was able to formally adopt my 3 daughters five years ago. The girls are happy with the adoption and it was a smooth process.

I ended my relationship with her once I got with her ex-husband.

My three adopted daughters are 16, 14, and 12.

Both my husband and myself have heard that his ex-wife (My former best friend) is trying to reach out to the girls.

As a mom, I am fearful about this. Who knows what kind of stunt that she is trying to pull.

What should I do about this? My husband and me do not want that woman contacting our daughters. She has serious issues.

OP posts:
TeaKitten · 12/05/2023 06:00

MotherofFiveKids · 12/05/2023 04:37

We haven’t mentioned it to the kids, yet.

I honestly can’t believe that I had to quote a previous comment from you in which I explained the situation in which as the OP having the legal rights to my husband’s kids.

Why can you ‘honestly not believe’ it? I made my comments on the first page of the thread before you’d give any other info. Bizarre comment.

Bimbom · 12/05/2023 09:43

MotherofFiveKids · 12/05/2023 04:37

We haven’t mentioned it to the kids, yet.

I honestly can’t believe that I had to quote a previous comment from you in which I explained the situation in which as the OP having the legal rights to my husband’s kids.

So are you going to tell them she wants to see them?

tiredhadenough · 12/05/2023 10:46

MotherofFiveKids · 12/05/2023 04:54

I should have been more specific on my post.

Once my adopted daughters turn 18, they will be adults and can make their own choices on seeing their biological mother.

I should have been specific in stating that I do not feel comfortable while they are still minors.

And by then you may have ruined any relationship you had with them but I think you know that which is why you are so unhappy about any contact currently 🤷🏼‍♀️

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