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Adoptee Experiences Archive

  • Community Wisdom

    They haven't even told my daughter she's adopted. Now what?

    7 Comments
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    Will I get my real family in trouble now that I've found them?

    3 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    What if my child was conceived by rape?

    5 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    My child wants to know why he doesn't see his first mom anymore. What do I say?

    1 Comment
  • Community Wisdom

    How do I start a search?

    2 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    Is open adoption confusing to the kids?

    8 Comments
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    • We honor the connection adoptees have to both of their families.
    • We recognize the love and joy as well as the losses and grief of adoption.
    • We do not diminish one family in favor of another.
    • We are flexible, understanding that needs and circumstances change.
    • We set boundaries on the basis of what is best for our children.
    • We understand that open adoption looks like different things for different families.
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