Gina Heslop
When I met my boyfriend’s mom, everything changed. June, 18, and Alex were close. They planned to meet his parents on his birthday.
Alex praised his parents, especially his mom, who sounded loving. June, adopted like Alex, had never met her biological mom until Alex’s birthday.
At Alex’s house, his dad greeted them warmly. But when Alex’s mom arrived with donuts, June froze. She realized this was her birth mother, Elizabeth. Stunned, they exchanged names, recognizing each other.
June revealed the truth to Alex – his mom was her biological mom. Elizabeth explained she had given June up for adoption when she was young and unable to care for her.
Unable to have kids, they adopted Alex. June had questions, but Elizabeth feared hurting Alex by revealing their connection.
This revelation changed everything. June and Alex weren’t biologically related, but their family ties shifted.
They had to rethink their relationship and family dynamics. At the end of the day, Elizabeth was June’s mom too, and that mattered most.
