A promise I made years ago is now haunting me - NoCV
Many years ago, when I was at the verge of losing my job, it was a senior colleague in my organization who stood up for me. She pleaded on my behalf, fought for me, and I was allowed to keep my job. At that time, I felt like God had sent her to me. I was so grateful that I went to her office several times to appreciate her, but she refused every gift or token I offered. Because of this, I made her a promise that if the day ever comes when I can help her, I won’t think twice. Fast forward to now. I recently gave birth to triplets. This same senior colleague has been married for a long time but has not been blessed with a child. She came to me and reminded me of my promise. To my greatest shock, she is asking me to give her one of my children to raise as her own. I told her I would need to discuss with my husband, but deep down I know I can never do such a thing. God forbid! I would rather resign from my job than give away my own child. This whole situation has left me restless. I know she once helped me, but does that mean I owe her something as big as this?