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5. I was astonished when an adoption counselor started our conversation with

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 01:55 PM

Nov 2012

"Every adopted child starts out life with a loss." That is, I believe, a direct quote. it ran counter to my preconceived belief system. When discussing the conversation with my brother, he asked, rather sarcastically, "What was *her* agenda?" again emphasizing our ill informed views on the matter.

The idea that teen mothers can simply place their child for adoption -- problem solved -- oversimplifies an excruciatingly complex situation. I thank that adoption counselor for not sugar coating it for us and for opening our eyes to reality.

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Look at the bright side of poverty [View all] me b zola Nov 2012 OP

Impact of adoption of adoptees me b zola Nov 2012 #1

Sometimes I think that my husband would be better off if he hadn't been adopted Nikia Nov 2012 #10

They really do need a name for that phenomenon me b zola Nov 2012 #11

Here is a better overview of adoption and the harm it causes me b zola Nov 2012 #2

I was astonished when an adoption counselor started our conversation with LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #5

Thank you for being open hearted me b zola Nov 2012 #7

This particular organization advocates for open adoptions. LiberalAndProud Nov 2012 #9

The brightest side of poverty: coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #3

Thank you for that link me b zola Nov 2012 #4

Well, caution, Swift intended his piece as satire but it works so well coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #6

Here's how some of those pound puppies feel as adults: me b zola Nov 2012 #8

kr. HiPointDem Nov 2012 #12