My Father Disowned Me for Adopting a Child Who ‘Wasn’t Really Mine’ – Four Years Later, He Broke Down in Tears When My Son Spoke to Him in the Store

What he said next left me speechless.

“You could do better, Julie. You know that, right? You’re settling.

You should be having your own children, not taking in strays.”

What do you even say to that?

How do you explain to your own father that love isn’t a transaction, that family isn’t always biology?

I didn’t try.

I just walked back into the dining room.

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Thomas proposed soon afterward, and a few months later, Thomas and I were married in a small, intimate wedding. Nothing flashy.

Just close friends, simple vows, and a reception in my best friend’s backyard.

And that seemed to disturb my father, too.

“It’s your wedding day. Where are all the grand decorations?

You’re not even wearing a proper wedding dress. Just because he’s been married before doesn’t mean you should have to settle for less.”

“Dad, this is what I want.”

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