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So my sister only has the same dad as me, not mom (genetically). We were both raised by my genetic mom, who legally adopted her. Is It normal to be angry when people call her my "half" sister? We are very close, she's a great sister, and she's more my full sister emotionally than most peoples "full" sister.
Well don't introduce her to people as a "half" sister and they would never be the wiser. If family is doing this, just ask them to stop.
Adopted siblings are rarely referred to as "my adopted sister/brother," just sister/brother. This really should be no different.
I'd say don't worry about it. Whether or not they say "half" or "whole" it won't change how you feel about her.
Hell one of my relatives adopted two kids who ... when they're old enough to understand they'll know they're adopted cos it's not much of a secret. but that won't change the fact that they're sisters and their mother loves them and how much the family loves them either.
people are judgmental..,and need to get a life..she is your sister and they have business to call her your "half" sister... and its normal to get angry...specially with extended family they have tendency to make issues out of everything just so their secrets are hidden...believe me if it was not your sister they will make an issue out of your moms cooking (family from your dads side)or your dad never earning enough to keep your mom happy (family from your moms side) or something..its just how most extended family are...