I just got back from a weekend away and saw your post. I for one believe you are brave and did what was best for the children. I am glad they are in a good home and more glad that you are so much a part of their lives as they need mom. I am glad you shared and no I do not think it reason to hate you. I have not read the other responses but here is mine. I adopted a child out of foster care and I was a long term foster parent. Thank you for being unselfish enough to ask for help with your children.