Maddie, 18 has been struggling with ADHD and bipolar disorder since childhood. The heartbreaking girl reveals due to her mental illness her parents regret their decision of adopting her and consider her as a mistake.
Adoptive Parents Of Girl Claim That The Child Doesn't Fit In Their Family Due To Her History Of Mental Health
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Samantha in
Heartbreaking
On 19th January 2018
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#1 Child With Special Needs
Beth and Jim adopted a beautiful baby girl Maddie 18-years ago. However, the couple didn't know life was going to get difficult for them in future. As Maddie at the age of 9 was diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder.
#2 Maddie's Mental Health Responsible For The Family's Dysfunction?
In an interview with Dr Phil, Maddie opens up about her struggles with her adoptive parents. Maddie, now 18 heartbreakingly claims her adoptive parents have used her illness against her blaming her for the family's dysfunction.
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#3 The Girl Needs Love
The young girl also revealed that her parents have also kicked her out of the house multiple times, just because she didn't fulfil their expectations of a perfect child. Maddie says she feels unloved and is also convinced her parents regret their decision, they consider her a mistake.
Beth says, "Madie can be explosive, vile and physical," claiming her daughter has pushed her down, pulled her arm, and punched her in the back. While Jim says "Madie is like a hurricane. She leads a path of destruction."
#4 She Doesn't Fit In
Maddie's father Jim also admitted that at times he also wonder what it would be like to have his own children. "She doesn’t fit in. There are times when I’ve wondered what it would be like to have my own children."
Maddie says she understands the importance of mental health and knows that she can be impulsive and volatile at times.
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