‘I’ll never let you adopt me’: 16-year-old stands firm against stepmom’s attempts to legally force a relationship with her, despite dad taking his wife’s side

No one wants to be forced into a situation they don't have a say in. Take the story here for example, it centers around a teenage boy and his family. His mother passed away when he was 7-years-old, and he's now 16. His father remarried within the first few years, and it wasn't an easy transition. Though he doesn't mind his stepmom as a person, he doesn't feel like he wants to be close with her, which is absolutely his prerogative. Tensions rise as his stepmom desperately tries to win his affection, though he remains respectful to his boundaries.

They all go to family therapy together, and during one of the sessions, the idea of her adopting him comes up. He puts his foot down, and tells them both that he's not going to let her adopt him. His stepmom is heartbroken, and his father becomes upset, but the internet applauds his loyalty to himself and his feelings. He doesn't want to replace his mother, and chooses himself over her.

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It's a sad story when the protagonist doesn't want to let his stepmom into his life, but it's his choice. 16 is still very young, and maybe he'll change his mind as he gets older. But for now, his stepmom must let him breath and do his own thing. Read the full story below.
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