19 Things People Who Were Adopted Are Tired Of Hearing

"Do you want to find your 'real' parents?"

Posted on December 01, 2014, 17:04 GMT

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1. "So, you're adopted?"

Yeah, I am.

2. "For real?!"

Yes, for fuck's sake.

3. "Why don't you look like your parents?"

Because I'm adopted..? Yes, even after explaining that I was adopted I still get this question. *facepalm*

4. "Does it make you sad knowing you were adopted?"

Not really.

5. "Do you miss your real parents?"

My adoptive parents are my parents.

6. "Do you want to find your real parents?"

7. "Do you speak [insert language here]?"

No, that knowledge is not innate.

8. "You're normal for an adopted kid."

How am I supposed to respond to that?

9. "Was it sad for you growing up?"

If by sad, you mean growing up in a loving household and always having food on the table, then yes, it was very sad.

10. "So, your real parents didn't want you?"

Next question.

11. "You don't look like someone who was adopted."

I can't even right now...

12. "Why don't you want to meet your biological parents?"

Awkward much?

13. "Why were you given up for adoption?"

Why were you born?

14. In regards to your sibling: "Is this your friend, roommate, or significant other?"

We're related...

15. "Do you get these questions a lot?"

...Yes.

16. "You were adopted? Oh my god, I'm so sorry."

Why are you apologizing? For your ignorance?

17. "How come you don't look [insert ethnicity]?"

18. "Why don't you embrace your own culture?"

Who says I don't?

19. "You are so lucky. You could've been aborted!"

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