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  • Community Wisdom

    My friend’s open adoption closed. Is there anything she can do?

    6 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    My adoptive son’s mom is angry with me because I’m expecting again. Now what?

    8 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    How do I maintain a relationship with my child’s siblings when the other parent is abusive?

    2 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    Will I always feel the need to measure up to a higher standard because my child is adopted?

    10 Comments
  • Community Wisdom

    Should a first mom be more like a non-custodial parent?

    21 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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