The words “My Parents Are Alive” that he spoke for the first time a year after we adopted him broke our hearts.

We adopted Bobby, a mute five-year-old kid, hoping time and love would heal him. He broke our lives with five words on his sixth birthday: “My parents are alive.” Next, we learned unexpected truths.

I always imagined motherhood would be easy. Life has other ideas.

Bobby said more than his first sentence. It started a journey that would test our love, patience, and family values.

Woman at home | Midjourney
Woman at home | Midjourney

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