Chapter 12
Emily, Jake, and Tom's relationship continued to grow and deepen over the years. They faced many challenges, but they always worked through them together.
One day, they decided to start a family. They knew that it would be complicated, but they were determined to make it work.
They looked into adoption and surrogacy, but they faced many obstacles along the way. Many agencies and clinics were hesitant to work with a polyamorous family, and they faced discrimination and prejudice.
But they didn't give up. They kept searching until they found an agency that was willing to work with them. They were matched with a surrogate who was excited to help them start their family.
Nine months later, they welcomed a beautiful baby girl into their lives. They named her Lily, and she quickly became the center of their world.
They faced challenges as they navigated parenthood as a triad. They had to work through issues like sleep deprivation, feeding schedules, and balancing work with parenting. But they did it all with love and patience, knowing that they had each other to rely on.
As they watched Lily grow and thrive, they knew that they had made the right decision when they chose to be together.
As Lily grew older, Emily, Jake, and Tom faced a new challenge. They had always been open with her about their relationship, but as she got older, they realized that she might face discrimination and judgment from others.
They decided to have a family meeting to discuss how to handle the situation. They talked about the importance of being honest with Lily, but also about the potential risks of being open about their relationship.
In the end, they decided to be truthful with Lily, but to also prepare her for the possibility of facing discrimination. They talked about ways to handle situations like bullying or exclusion, and they made sure that Lily knew that they loved her no matter what.
As Lily grew into a teenager, she faced many challenges. She struggled to fit in with her peers and often felt like an outsider. But she knew that she could always turn to her parents for love and support.
One day, Lily came home from school in tears. She had been bullied for having three parents, and she felt like she didn't belong anywhere.