Plus: I know who my birth mother is, and I know she has money. Would it be OK to ask her for some?
Ryan agrees, put on a smile and become the most gracious hostess since Perle Mesta.
Would it be wrong of me to ask my birth mother for that help? We see each other occasionally. She sold her house and isn’t hurting financially.— ENTITLED TO ANYTHING?: It isn’t your birth mother’s responsibility to support the couple who adopted you, particularly since the request for money would be ongoing.
Family members, please call and tell my husband what specifically you would like to do to help. Some examples: Bring a meal. Do an errand. Sit with me while my husband goes out to do errands, etc.
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