He Offered to Adopt His Cousin's Baby - But 13 Years Later, Everything Changed 💔

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🌍 Get ready for a wild ride across continents and generations! 🌎 Our story begins with a fateful visit to South America, where our protagonist meets his cousin's struggling family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Moved by their plight, he and his wife make a life-changing offer. 💍 But as the saying goes, no good deed goes unpunished! 😱 Buckle up as we navigate through family drama, tough decisions, and the age-old question: Am I the A-hole? 🤔

🌎 A Fateful Visit to South America

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😢 A Mother's Struggle

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💰 An Offer of Help

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A Family Tradition

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🚶‍♂️ Walking Away

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👵 Grandma to the Rescue

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🆘 A Cry for Help

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👴 Too Old for This Sh*t

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💩 Family Drama Ensues

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😔 Feeling Guilty

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😱 Family Feud: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished! 💥

Well, well, well... looks like our protagonist's attempt at playing the hero has backfired spectacularly! 😅 After declining to adopt his cousin's troubled teen, the family is now sh*tting on him for going back on his word. 💩 Talk about a sticky situation! 😬 But wait, there's more! Our guy even offered to foot the bill if someone else took the kid in, but apparently, that's not good enough for this ungrateful bunch. 🙄 So, what does the internet have to say about this family feud? 🤔 Let's dive into the juicy details and see who comes out on top! 🍿

NTA offered to adopt cousin's baby, now they want help? 😑

Ok-Climate553 | Ok-Climate553

Generous offer rejected, NTA. Paying expenses is more than enough 👍

JudgeJudAITA | JudgeJudAITA

Offering to adopt a baby 13 years ago doesn't obligate you now 😕

alv269 | alv269

Adopting a teen is different, offer doesn't last 13 years. NTA. 👍

Aggressive_Cup8452 | Aggressive_Cup8452

A controversial take on the situation with AHs all around 😬

prairiemountainzen | prairiemountainzen

Clear NTA judgement with a hint of sarcasm 😎

CivilAsAnOrang | CivilAsAnOrang

Generous adoption offer rejected. Move on. You owe nothing. 💪

Dontbither | Dontbither

Declining to adopt doesn't mean accepting financial responsibility 🙅

Runs13point1s | Runs13point1s

Uncle offered to house me, should the offer still stand? NTA 👍

unknown_928121 | unknown_928121

Compassionate offer met with apathy and excuses. NTA 😠

dwells2301 | dwells2301

NTA. You offered to adopt, they declined. Now they can't demand.

Kcollar59 | Kcollar59

Family rejects adoption offer, 13 years later expect help. A**holes.

Content-Plenty-268 | Content-Plenty-268

Job opportunity declined, proposal declined. NTA 👍

Material-Profit5923 | Material-Profit5923

Logical NTA shuts down complainers with a truth bomb 🤯

[deleted] | [deleted]

Clear-cut NTA argument with a touch of sass 👏

FaultRealistic9344 | FaultRealistic9344

Generous offer declined once, now they want it? NTA 👏

Gothicc_Witchxo | Gothicc_Witchxo

NTA. Don't fall for their sudden change of heart. 🧡

Ground-Rat | Ground-Rat

13 years later, NTA reminded that the offer was refused.

ButcherBird57 | ButcherBird57

NTA defends against wrongful accusations and criticizes cousin's actions 🤢

Irondaddy_29 | Irondaddy_29

Teenager isn't a puppy to be given away. 👍

Constellation-88 | Constellation-88

NTA. You made an offer, she refused. Family are AH 👎

Gray_Twilight | Gray_Twilight

Generous offer declined, now they want you to uproot teenager? NTA 👏

diente_de_leon | diente_de_leon

Declined adoption offer doesn't make OP a**hole. Bullying tactics exposed 👊

Okhottie | Okhottie

Off-topic comment with a touch of humor 😂

SpruceGoose133 | SpruceGoose133

Declined adoption offer, offered financial support. NTA 👍

Quirky-Art4438 | Quirky-Art4438

Stealing and saving kids at the same time? NTA wins.

blearghstopthispls | blearghstopthispls

Kind offer declined twice. Stop offering help, you're NTA 😊

No_Pepper_3676 | No_Pepper_3676

NTA stands their ground against entitled family members 👊

Crimson_queen911 | Crimson_queen911

Polite offer refused, NTA for taking it off the table 😊

DoIwantToKnow6417 | DoIwantToKnow6417

Man defends not adopting difficult 13-year-old cousin after being turned down 13 years ago. 💁‍♂️

thatattyguy | thatattyguy

Rejected adoption offer, but now want help? NTA. 👍

LiffeyDodge | LiffeyDodge

Offering financial support to a family is not the same as adopting a troubled 13-year-old. NTA 👍

Seriouslydude-no-way | Seriouslydude-no-way

Protecting yourself from false accusations 🚫💰

Tanagrabelle | Tanagrabelle

NTA shuts down unrealistic 13-year-old offer 💪

somethingmichael | somethingmichael

NTA saves the day, but family drama never ends 👍

Character-Tennis-241 | Character-Tennis-241

User criticizes large families, calls out lack of responsibility. NTA.

Remarkable_Job_5355 | Remarkable_Job_5355

Offer declined, now wants you to adopt her troublemaker? NTA 👏

Emotional_Bonus_934 | Emotional_Bonus_934

Offered to adopt cousin's baby, now called bad guy 13 yrs later 🤷‍♂️

Shot_Boysenberry_232 | Shot_Boysenberry_232

Standing up for yourself against absurd accusations. 😎 #NTA

cloverthewonderkitty | cloverthewonderkitty

Accused of wrongdoing, NTA uncle now sees consequences. 👍

CreedTheDawg | CreedTheDawg

Culture and relationship context. NTA's generous offer and reasoning explained 👍

Jujulabee | Jujulabee

NTA stands firm on adoption offer, family drama ensues 🤷‍♂️

elsie78 | elsie78

They declined your offer 13 years ago, don't let guilt-trip work 👍

AwkwardFoodie978 | AwkwardFoodie978

Generous offer to adopt declined, family should support him locally 👍

Shells613 | Shells613

NTA rescinds offer to adopt cousin's troubled 13yo. Drama ensues. 💔

turriferous | turriferous

Offer to adopt declined and met with scorn. NTA.

External-Hamster-991 | External-Hamster-991

NTA. The cousin is just trying to offload a problem child onto a distant relative they see as a sucker, and won't accept financial help to take him in themselves. 🤷‍♂️

bjorkenstocks | bjorkenstocks

NTA. You can't take back your choices because of regret. 👍

EnergyThat1518 | EnergyThat1518

Rejected adoption offer, now he's a problem, not your problem 👍

Consistent_Walrus_40 | Consistent_Walrus_40

Don't let her bad decisions become your problem. 👍

Revolutionary_Date47 | Revolutionary_Date47

NTA offers to adopt a baby out of good intentions but now family wants a do-over on a 13-year-old problem child. NTA stands firm. 👍

Grandma_Kaos | Grandma_Kaos

Granddaughter's behavior towards their daughter caused them to send her back. NTA 👍

Formal_Leopard_462 | Formal_Leopard_462

NTA, forget the haters and enjoy your life 👍

Clear-Firefighter877 | Clear-Firefighter877

50 is still young, energy isn't the only factor. NTA 👍

shez19833 | shez19833

User compares adopting baby to buying kitten; sparks debate 😱

garbagedisposaly | garbagedisposaly

Rejected adoption offer 13 years ago, NTA for withdrawing now 👏

totallynotarobut | totallynotarobut

Declined adoption offer, NTA. 13yo at 50 is tough 👍

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13 years later, adoption offer not valid. NTA.

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13 years is a long time, NTA. Don't feel bad.

whoops53 | whoops53

Dodged a bullet 💥 NTA for avoiding their headache.

dodiekr | dodiekr

Defending the OP's actions against heartless family members 👊

Honey_loves_bear | Honey_loves_bear

NTA offers to adopt cousin's baby, now being blamed for not taking care of the child. 🤨

Apprehensive_Size484 | Apprehensive_Size484

Offered to adopt but rejected, still not the a**hole. 🤷‍♀️

Ordinary_Mortgage870 | Ordinary_Mortgage870

Is it okay to offer to adopt a kid out of the blue? 🤔

Queen_Sized_Beauty | Queen_Sized_Beauty

Offering to adopt without social services oversight is human trafficking 😡

FatimaAbdi8 | FatimaAbdi8

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