The thought had never even crossed my mind. I did a birthmother survey and that was all I ever expected to do as far as polls go. However, first I had one, then a few more, adoptees ask if I would consider doing a survey of adoptees. Like my birthmother survey, I'm sure it was … Continue reading Voices of Adoptees – The Results of the Adoptee Survey
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About halfway through a survey I like to give a glimpse into how the results are forming. This allows everyone to get a little excited and also helps to gather more participants which usually yields more well-rounded results. It seems I am having a more difficult time with getting participants for this survey than I … Continue reading Initial Findings – Adoptee Survey
Oh, and that drug problem you were convicted of 5 years ago? It's all good. As long as it was 5 years ago. Make sure you don't get busted again if you want to adopt! Other charges such as larceny, robbery, embezzlement, arson, illegal use of weapons...they're all okay. No need to worry.
Adoption always begins with a loss for the birth parents (and the rest of the birth family) as well as for the adoptee. Putting your finger on exactly what is lost can be difficult.
Here it is, 3 o'clock in the morning and I can't sleep. Most of the time the everyday stresses and worries of life are what would keep me awake at this hour. Every once in a while, however, it is IKL. I often replay the brief times I had with her over and over in … Continue reading In the Wee Hours of the Night
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