
I Refused to Adopt My Stepdaughter—And Paid the Price
When I married my husband, I knew he had a daughter. So I did what many stepparents do: I stayed supportive, helped out where I could. Over time, my stepdaughter and I built a decent bond. But suddenly, my husband wants me to legally adopt her. I refuse, and I have my solid reasons. Hi Bright Side readers! If you’re a mother or have children of your own, I think you’ll understand why I made the hard decision of not adopting my stepdaughter. Here’s…