‘My Birthday Was Yesterday’: My Adopted Son Broke Down in Tears Over His Cake
The night I thought we were celebrating my son’s tenth birthday turned into something I never expected. The balloons, cake, and fairy lights were ready, but instead of blowing out the candles, he burst into tears. Whispering through sobs, he told me, “My birthday was yesterday. Today’s my brother’s.” My heart sank. The adoption…