Jennifer Aniston explains ‘selfish’ reason why she never adopted children despite fertility struggles

Jennifer Aniston explains ‘selfish’ reason why she never adopted children despite fertility struggles

Jennifer Aniston has never been interested in adoption. The “Friends” alum, 56, appeared on the new episode of the “Armchair Expert” podcast and opened up about her unsuccessful journey to having kids, admitting that she feels “peaceful” with not being a mom. “But I will say there’s a point where it’s like out of my … Read more

I was adopted as a toddler — what I discovered decades later about my birth family was shocking

I was adopted as a toddler — what I discovered decades later about my birth family was shocking

He was so close — and yet so far. A woman who’d been seeking her biological family for years after being adopted as a toddler was shocked to discover her grandfather living right down the street. “It just so happened that he lived round the corner from my house, legit a five-minute walk,” said Sammie … Read more

Diddy never had a legally ‘adopted’ daughter despite past claims before his arrest

Diddy never had a legally ‘adopted’ daughter despite past claims before his arrest

Sean “Diddy” Combs wasn’t serious when he said he “adopted” a girl named Ava Baroni in 2020, according to TMZ. The site reported Monday that the music mogul — who was recently arrested and charged for sex trafficking — was never the legal guardian of the person he alleged was his adopted daughter back in 2020. … Read more

I married a ghost named Edwardo who cheated on me — then I adopted a possessed clown doll

I married a ghost named Edwardo who cheated on me — then I adopted a possessed clown doll

A woman who says she married then divorced a ghost has adopted a possessed clown — but says it’s made her ex jealous. Brocarde, 40, tied the knot with Victorian soldier spook Edwardo then split with him when she accused him of cheating then stalking her. The singer and songwriter has now adopted a possessed … Read more

Teen boy thrilled to be adopted just before 18th birthday: ‘In the nick of time’

Teen boy thrilled to be adopted just before 18th birthday: ‘In the nick of time’

Roman Balassaitis has found his forever home. The then-17-year-old was just about to age out of the Florida foster system with no place to go, when a miracle came his way — in the form of Renee and Brad Balassaitis. The Clay County couple decided to adopt the hopeful teen earlier this month — just … Read more

Her happy ending: Pit bull ‘Cinderella’ adopted after more than 1,000 days in LA shelter

Her happy ending: Pit bull ‘Cinderella’ adopted after more than 1,000 days in LA shelter

A dog fittingly named “Cinderella” will have a chance to live out her “happily ever after” with her new family after spending more than 1,000 days in Los Angeles animal shelter. In total, the pit bull spent 1,139 days at the spcaLA PD Pitchford Companion Animal Village & Education Center in Long Beach, the organization … Read more

My husband’s ex-wife died, so I adopted her baby for a better life

My husband’s ex-wife died, so I adopted her baby for a better life

An Ohio woman who grew up in foster care has adopted the son of her husband’s deceased ex-wife to give him a better life. Christie Werts, 48, was already living in a blended family with her husband, Wesley, 45, when she decided to raise newborn Levi, Jam Press reports. “My husband did not really speak to … Read more

My family adopted our widowed neighbor as ‘honorary grandpa’ to our kids

My family adopted our widowed neighbor as ‘honorary grandpa’ to our kids

An elderly, isolated man has become the “honorary grandpa” of a Rhode Island family as they now spend almost every day and holidays together in what’s truly a heartwarming good deed. Sharaine Caraballo, 32, along with her husband Wilson, 42, first met Paul Callahan, 82, in March 2022 when they moved into Pawtucket, Rhode Island. … Read more

We adopted a little girl —but now we think she’s a ‘sociopath’ adult

We adopted a little girl —but now we think she’s a ‘sociopath’ adult

When Indiana couple Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted 6-year-old Natalia Grace, a girl originally from Ukraine, in April 2010, it was a dream come true.  But almost immediately, the Barnetts claim they found themselves living in a nightmare.   “[Natalia] threatened to stab my sons, drag their bodies outside and bury them under the deck,” Michael … Read more

Dad changes adopted child’s name, gives it to ‘miracle’ biological son instead: ‘People like you shouldn’t adopt’

Dad changes adopted child’s name, gives it to ‘miracle’ biological son instead: ‘People like you shouldn’t adopt’

A man has been slammed in an online parenting forum after he admitted to changing his adopted son’s name after the birth of his biological ‘miracle’ baby.  He believes that his firstborn ‘blood’ son should carry down the family name as it’s ‘gone back five generations.’ “It’s better to give the biological son the family name.” Taking to the thread, the … Read more

I adopted the world’s ‘most obese’ cat – now he’s unrecognizable

I adopted the world’s ‘most obese’ cat – now he’s unrecognizable

This cat is proof that anything is paw-sible. A woman adopted one of the “world’s most obese cats” and is now showing off his weight loss journey after putting him on a strict diet. Lea Dallas adopted her pet feline, Bob, from a rescue when he was 36 pounds — more than triple the weight … Read more

‘Demon’ dog finally adopted — then returned to shelter again

‘Demon’ dog finally adopted — then returned to shelter again

He’s baaaaaaack! A “demon” dog was finally adopted from a Niagara Falls animal shelter — only to be returned less than two weeks later. Ralphie, the frisky Frenchie that has been called a “fire-breathing demon” and a total “jerk,” was reportedly too much for his temporary owners. The Niagara SPCA said on Facebook this week that … Read more