Is it normal to feel guilty for being adopted?

No you absolutely should not! You didn't choose or ask to be adopted. I think they are just jealous!

It's really not your fault that she got a shitty hand dealt, and you had the nicer life, I guess she is just feeling bitter and has every right to do so but shouldn't take it out on you as you had no control over any of this....

Don't blame your self or even think about it.... You were 3 months old.... You couldn't do anything about it

I was adopted too and sometimes I feel awful about it. I look at old friends and their shitty lives and it just makes me feel like a dick for ending up with a better life. It's neither of our faults, it's not like we could tell people we weren't okay with being adopted, but that still doesn't make me feel any better.

(: I was also adopted. I think you should feel proud to be adopted. Your cousin needs to stop and consider that you didn't choose to be adopted, just like she didn't choose to have shitty parents. I think she should value having you as family, instead of pushing you away.

"You Got Out" is a good thing.

It's not your fault you were adopted, you had no choice in the matter.

Just ignore her little comments, obviously you had it much better as you got away from the white-trash raisin'. Be grateful you had a better upbringing, embrace who you are.

You have no reason to feel guilty. Hold your head up high.

My mom, sister, and brother were all adopted. So, I'm used to the issue.

I think your cousin needs to get over her self. Do not feel guilty because your parents gave you a better life by putting you up for adoption! You are a strong person just for having the guts to even be in contact with your biological family! You are one brave girl who has has no reason to feel sorry or guilty! :)

tell her what you said ;)

Agree with everyone else. You had no choice in the matter of your adoption. You shouldn't feel guilty about something you are not responsible for. It's okay to feel sympathy for your cousin but they don't seem to have the best attitude. Whatever you do, don't let them bring you down.

It is absolutely NOT your fault!!! U had no choice being adopted, u were a baby. She sounds jealous and spiteful. Explain to her being adopted was not your choice and if she continues being shitty about it I'd say ignore her. Good for you for having a good life!! Enjoy it!!

Don't let them bring you down! You were blessed and there is no reason for guilt.

It'd not your fault

i talked to my aunt (which is her mother) and she told me that things weren't as bad as she made it seem. i'm just tired of being the reason they've had a shitty life. the blame always gets put on me