That she did. But, you can't chose your family. You can chose your friends however which become your family.
OP I can't believe what I have read from You? Without your mother you wouldn't be here, did she give you away because she didn't like what she got when you were born,obviously not she loved You enough to love and care for You even after she kicked You out of home. I can understand you have your reasons why you have done what you have done but to hold a grudge for so long is just not healthy, You need to let go and forgive and maybe then You can appreciate the gift Your Mum has given You.?
My mother always taught me this: 'if someone gives you something you say thank you and shut up.' My mom was right. U should have said thank you. Then shut up.
I get where everyone is coming from, but why keep it when she can get a refund and use the money on herself?
Damn, Ascension all up on you, nice! But I agree. Accept it and shut up. Sentimental value. I dont ask for anything from my parents because I dont need anything since they've already given me everything. I cant ask for more specially since I have my own money to buy my own "gifts" but if they buy me something, I accept it because even if I dont like it, it'll be one of the only things I'll have from them. Be greatful. Sure you had your problems but in the end family will always have your back (well, like 99% of the time unless they are really fucked up or you did something to deserve it) but they will always lend a hand.
Not in my case ChiChi. My and my wife have dine everything ourselves. My family has been nowhere to help out. I recently had a massive car accident and they weren't even there for that. But my friends were there to lend me a car while mine got repaired. Anyway, this is going nowhere.
Okay I'll be honest. I'd rather take it than tell her to return it. Little do you know though its not something you want nor need she bought it with you in mind. Its about the thought put into it not the money. For all you know she could be devastated inside.