Giving Up
By STOUTjodee
@STOUTjodee (3573)
United States
February 15, 2018 4:05pm CST
Hello my fellow mylotters!! Hubby is still laid off from his game and park job, so I haven't been on any
Today I have some time as he is still going to physical therapy for his finger.
I've been pondering about how a parent/parents could just give up on a child. One instance I'm referring to is the mother-in-law. I've heard the story from family members that she wanted to "coat hanger" abort my husband!! My husband's older brother and sister have stated how both of their parents HATED my husband!! Of course, the mother-in-law doesn't admit to this as she is a Catholic and doesn't believe in abortion. In fact, he was sent to foster care, because the father believed that when he was at work (he traveled with construction) the mother would kill my husband!! 
When he was in foster care , they couldn't even find a birth certificate for my husband. (Update on birth certificate, my husband's aunt delivered him and she applied for the birth certificate. His mother lied about where he was born and her full name!!)
Recently, our oldest son told us that his brother and his "ex" gave up their rights to their children. We were lead to believe by our son that he had a lawyer who was trying to get his children. Of course, our son that gave up his rights on his children hasn't been in contact with us or returned any calls. He's now married to a woman that has 5 children and has NO custody of any of them!!
I just can't believe how people can just "Give Up" on their children??? I'm sure they all have their reasons for doing it. I'm glad that when my children were put in foster care for 6 months, that instead of "Giving Up" on them, I worked hard to get them back and keep them!!
~Peace~
Today I have some time as he is still going to physical therapy for his finger.
I've been pondering about how a parent/parents could just give up on a child. One instance I'm referring to is the mother-in-law. I've heard the story from family members that she wanted to "coat hanger" abort my husband!! My husband's older brother and sister have stated how both of their parents HATED my husband!! Of course, the mother-in-law doesn't admit to this as she is a Catholic and doesn't believe in abortion. In fact, he was sent to foster care, because the father believed that when he was at work (he traveled with construction) the mother would kill my husband!! When he was in foster care , they couldn't even find a birth certificate for my husband. (Update on birth certificate, my husband's aunt delivered him and she applied for the birth certificate. His mother lied about where he was born and her full name!!)
Recently, our oldest son told us that his brother and his "ex" gave up their rights to their children. We were lead to believe by our son that he had a lawyer who was trying to get his children. Of course, our son that gave up his rights on his children hasn't been in contact with us or returned any calls. He's now married to a woman that has 5 children and has NO custody of any of them!!
I just can't believe how people can just "Give Up" on their children??? I'm sure they all have their reasons for doing it. I'm glad that when my children were put in foster care for 6 months, that instead of "Giving Up" on them, I worked hard to get them back and keep them!!
~Peace~5 people like this
6 responses
@STOUTjodee (3573)
• United States
3 Jul 18
My husband is definitely better from being raised in a foster home, as the foster home showed him what love is.
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@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
3 Jul 18
That is so horrible that your husband's mum tried to abort him with a coat hanger. A am surprised she was a Catholic lady. Well done for not giving up your children and it is lovely you got them back from foster care. It is interesting your son is married to a lady that has 5 children and hasn't custody of any of them.
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@jillhill (37354)
• United States
17 Feb 18
My son's finance gave her kids back to their dad. When she met my son she tried getting them back they didn't want anything to do with her. I did meet them and the girl was 12 when she stayed over night with me. She told me that she didn't think her mother loved her at all because she chose everyone and everything over her kids. She said I think my mom only cares about herself. They stay with their dad now because that's where they feel loved. My soon to be daughter in law has another younger child. My son is the best dad to him. She however acts like she could care less. I pray that my son's eyes will open up before he actually goes through with the wedding. I feel sorry for the little guy. But my son deserves more.
@celticeagle (168369)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Feb 18
It takes all kinds to make this world. I don't understand how parents can just give up on their kids. In extreme cases I know that parents need to back a way but not in most cases.
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@1creekgirl (41764)
• United States
15 Feb 18
That's such a sad story about your husband. I expect he's had life long effects from the abuse. I'm glad you were able to have your children with you again.
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@Courtlynn (67080)
• United States
15 Feb 18
Oh wow! That's terrible for a parent to hate their child and for others to fear the child will die cause of their parent. Your poor husband.
I'll never understand how people can give up their kids, especially being someone who wrongfully lost their child. But even more so, will never understand how people can give them up then go be with someone who has kids!
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