It feels like she’s asking us to hide a huge part of who the baby is—to erase a vital piece of their identity and family story. I keep thinking about the future: what happens when the truth inevitably comes out? How do we explain it then?
And more importantly, how do I make a promise to her when, deep down, it feels wrong? I want to support Alisha through this. She’s family, and I love her dearly.
But I also don’t want to set this baby up for a lifetime of confusion, unanswered questions, and possible resentment down the road. Am I being too harsh? Is it wrong of me to believe that honesty—especially about something as fundamental as a person’s origins—is important, even if it’s not what Alisha wants right now?
I’m truly torn between honoring her final wish and staying true to my own values. I want to do right by both her and the baby, but I’m struggling to find a way forward that doesn’t feel like a betrayal of one or the other. Any advice would mean the world to me right now.
Source: brightside.me
