
We Adopted a Silent Boy — His First Words a Year Later Shattered Everything: “My Parents Are Alive”
When we adopted Bobby, a quiet little boy of five, we believed time and love could heal his pain. But on his sixth birthday, he said five words that turned our world upside down: “My parents are alive.” What happened next would uncover secrets we never expected. I always thought becoming a mother would come easily. I imagined that when the time was right, everything would fall into place. But life had other plans for me. When Bobby spoke those words, it wasn’t just his first sentence—it marked the start