Anyone remember the Twigg's/Mays baby switch back in the 70's?

[Deven T. Weeks]

I'll believe you. It looks like you've made the best out of a very rough beginning for you. I'm sorry for the little boy that you were that needed the comfort of stable parents, and wish you the best in whatever you do. As for Kimberly, sometimes it's hard to pull yourself up and feel like you're worth it when adults mess with your head. I still feel sorry for her, but that doesn't mean you need to include that negativity in your life.

I understand that. We're all human, we are prone to mistakes. While I technically have forgiven her mistakes, I still choose to not contact or ever communicate with Kim again. But with mistakes, comes consequences. Every action has a consequence, of course. And the consequence of her actions I've already explained.
As for stable parents, I've lived with either my dad, or grandmother most of my life. Both have been wonderful parents.

 

[EMom]

This case was always troubling, for so many reasons. The heartbreak never ended. I could never get past the fact that it seemed clear someone switched identities on purpose. It would be one thing for one baby to lose both their arm and ankle bracelets, but for both babies to lose both bracelets and then somehow wind up with the wrong bracelets....that just didn't happen. If all four bracelets had come off, there would have been some effort to figure out which baby was which. Footprints, weight, something. Someone played God for whatever reason and look at the damage they caused for decades to come.

 

[Mickeyluver37]

Wow, interesting thread that I did not catch in 2009, nor I had I heard about the case. I found this recent article that got me up to speed on the time line:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/woman-swapped-birth-talks-remarkable-life-article-1.2451171

 

[Malibustyle23]

Deven, I'm truly sorry for all that you and your family has gone through. Obviously, I don't know you at all but I'm glad to see that you seem to have adjusted very well to the circumstances and seem to be a smart person. I hope you have a great future and life!


I missed this story the first couple times around and never heard of it before. Have answered ever be found out as to why someone (who) would purposely do this? What their intention was, why these families, etc? So many questions are going through my mind but WHY just keeps screaming out, why?!

 

[rhonda k]

Hi Devin, I see that u r reading up on ur mom, yes I know u have been taught to call her kimberly, but she is ur mom, blood sugs is thicker than water. from the time ur mom was kidnapped from her mom and dad, it messed her world up, The baby that was exchanged with ur mom, That child was lucky because all the way thru she had a devoted mom that was fighting for her life. After your grandma lost her daughter from the Mays, your grandma fought for your mom, and ur mom rejected her because of her non biological dad, and I think she was very confused, if u'd watch all the films of your mom u will see the real person as a little girl. I think it's great u had ur dad, and of course ur grandma, but I think it's sad u didn't have ur mom, u lost out and just aren't old enough to realize it. Loosing u shaped her life, took away from her life. You say u r an adult now, in time you will have a broader view of real life. I wish u the best.

 

[rhonda k]

DEVEN< just wanted to correct spelling of your name. Your mom has 6 kids and I am just curious if she abused you as a child, court verified, how is she able to keep custody of her 5 kids besides you, usually if a parent abuses one child court verified they'd keep all her children. You say u r an adult than lets be fair to your mom or kimberly as u call her, she may have had 6 children by 4 different fathers, can't judge her as she has stated she does not believe in abortion, she's been married twice, has 3 kids by her last relationship, from the way I understand it. I am glad u seem so crazy about ur dad, and ur grandma, but buddy u have missed out on a God given relationship, that with your mama. I do wish u the best, and as u get older I hope u do some thot searching. Rhonda k

 

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