Two letters about non-cis people, and one about a bathroom

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1. ( Dad's Discomfort With Trans Coach Could Derail Daughter's Fun )

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[conuly]

Dear Prudence,

My ex and I had a one-night stand that ended in a pregnancy. Neither one of us was in a position to be a parent, but she couldn’t stand the thought of getting an abortion. We actually did have a great family lined up to adopt the baby, but my ex’s religious nut of a mother messed with her head and guilted her into keeping the baby. At this point, I offered to sign away my parental rights because I was just tired of the entire situation. They accepted and the grandparents adopted the baby. I haven’t heard from them since and went on with my life.

The kid is now an adult and has been messaging me on social media and wants “answers.” I had already sent them our full medical history and a short explanation about the circumstances of the conception (aka us being young, dumb kids). I wished them well but said I would rather not continue contact. They still want “answers” and are asking to meet face-to-face. What are my ethical obligations here?

I have been told by other people the kid deserves closure but closure over what? There is a biological link but that is it. I had nothing to do with how they were raised and I don’t feel anything particular about them. I also don’t want to particularly cause them pain. What should I do?

—Sperm Donor

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Care & Feeding: Where Did I Go Wrong Parenting My Daughter?

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Content advisory: Crossracial & crosscultural adoption. ( Read more... )

Care & Feeding: Orphans vs Abused Kids, the next generation

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Actual title: My Husband Thinks I’m Crazy to Reject My Parents’ “Help” With Our New Baby ( Read more... )

Ask a Manager: Interview With a Haunted House Cast Member

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https://www.askamanager.org/2022/10/interview-with-a-haunted-house-cast-member.html

quite fun. :)

Ask a Manager: My Employee Sent a Memo To Management About Ghosts In The Building

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An older letter linked to today's. ( Read more... )