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What Should I Know About Adoption?

Adoption can be both a joyous and an emotionally trying process for a family. What are some of the issues involved? What do potential parents need to know first? What should the adopted child and his or her siblings be told?



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by Freak369

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Dec 08 '04 Annabelle's Story. No More Rumbling Tummy or Grubby Feet
Adoption is such a sterile word ... ... read full review
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by bonniesayers
Apr 11 '00 A Birth Mother's Open Letter
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by cntaur5
Apr 26 '02 Daddy, Daddy, somebody called me the name that rhymes with trigger.
There is a lot to learn about adoption, but racism has no place in it. ... read full review
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by jo.com
Dec 29 '04 You are Adopting an Adult? This Information Might Help
Adult adoption is very different than adopting a baby. In some ways it is much easier; in others it isn't. Good luck if you are in the process.... read full review
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by disartain
Apr 21 '01 This Grandbaby Was A Gift From God
If it is your relative that has decided to give up her baby, she probably know best. Make sure you support her.... read full review
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by AliventiAsylum
Dec 17 '00 An Adoptee Speaks
Adoption in this country needs a severe overhaul to make sure the bests interest of the child are served, not the best interests of who has the most money.... read full review
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by JENNI1396
Apr 21 '00 Adoption doesn't have to be painful on you or the baby
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by mrsditmer
Apr 22 '01 Our adoption story....
There is no safe bets in adoption. County, private or international adoption all have their ups and downs. Being prepared and informed is the key to a sucessful adoption.... read full review
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by meleahk
Apr 09 '02 Sometimes When You Are Adopted, You Want To Know Who You Are.
Adoption is wonderful for most children and finding the bio family can be as well. But sometimes not.... read full review
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by nwinston
Apr 23 '01 Creating families
There are good ways to build a family through adoption. Research and choose wisely. You'll need to feel good about your choice when you explain it to your children.... read full review
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by junebug531
Oct 31 '00 Who Am I? The Need To Know.
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by nwinston
Jul 27 '00 Handling the nosiest questions
Think and decide what to tell people about adoptions in your family. How will your teen child feel when they find out what others know about them?... read full review
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by erik_kosberg
Mar 31 '00 And baby makes three
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by Yzerman
Jul 09 '00 Birth Father Stereotypes
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by Yzerman
Jul 06 '00 Adopting? Avoid These Mistakes!
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by sundogg99
Jun 10 '04 Pulling back the veil
Don't immediately dismiss the concept of an open adoption: even if it stretches your own personal comfort zone, it can provide important, life-affirming information and relationships for your child. ... read full review
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by shelxland
Oct 13 '00 The side of the coin unturned
Neither adoption nor reuniting with birth parents is a bad thing.... read full review
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by Mom2TyZick
Mar 08 '01 Adoption Do's and Don'ts
Be honest... read full review
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by annecal
Apr 25 '02 Love is Thicker Than Blood
Adoption- A wonderful Option! ... read full review
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by JulieWahm
Nov 09 '00 Preparing to Adopt 1: Are you ready?
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by onabreak2
Jun 25 '00 I want to know about my Geneology and I cant Find The Answers
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by JulieWahm
Nov 09 '00 Preparing to Adopt 2: Making Decisions
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by cntaur5
Oct 26 '00 Happy to find someone who opens their heart
It is a natural part of maturing that one questions one’s identity and place in the world. ... read full review
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by pambo
Dec 05 '00 This Holiday Made It Home/Favorite Holidays Writeoff
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by JulieWahm
Nov 09 '00 Preparing to Adopt 3: Getting started
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by pablothegreat
May 30 '08 How Much Does Independent Non-Agency Private Adoption Cost?
Adoption expenses can add up but private adoption is the least expensive of all. It is also the least complicated. Good luck on your adoption journey and think good thoughts...... read full review
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by JulieWahm
Oct 22 '00 She gave me the gift of motherhood,
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by gamblinfamily
Dec 14 '00 My Two Experiences With Adoption
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by jgarlough
May 08 '00 MY WAY OF ANNOUNCEMENT
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by TAMA102861
Jan 20 '00 "Yes- They Are All Ours"....
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by Yzerman
May 01 '00 About Birth Mothers
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by acdc711
Feb 07 '00 Wheres my mom, dad?
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by rkwalton
Mar 15 '01 An Adoptee's Perspective
As an adoptee I can say I'm so glad that two people took a chance on me.... read full review
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by fostrmom2mny
Jun 26 '00 Foster Parenting and the Prospect of Adoption
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by mstigerlily
Apr 10 '00 Adoption - I Have Only ONE Mom!
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by Logster55
May 25 '00 What being adopted means to me.
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by bkiser
Dec 22 '00 Adoption: A tale about what not to do
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by jgarlough
May 08 '00 OUR GIRLS
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by jankp
Apr 12 '00 Growing Up Adopted
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by sscotts_woman
Nov 19 '00 You were my baby when I gave you away
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by Penguinlady
Feb 04 '00 The birthmother's perspective
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by shartion
Feb 09 '00 What Rights Do Birth Parents Have
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by zookeeper16
Feb 16 '00 A Step-Parent Adoption
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by Star5tuff
Jun 04 '00 Adoption: what is was to me
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by kks5369
Apr 11 '01 A positive open adoption experience...
I recommend open adoption, and Lutheran Social Services has been wonderful to me throughout this difficult process. I look forward to meeting my daughter someday, perhaps.... read full review
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by stlouieymom
Jul 11 '01 Dear Daughter Forgive me.....
Adoption is a wonderful choice for the child and the new parents!... read full review
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by dreamcatcher39
May 19 '00 Who's that knocking on my door?
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by laryan
Mar 05 '00 The Adopted Child by An Adopted Child
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by mike.holmes
Jan 03 '01 The Loving Option
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by krus54
May 08 '00 Adoption-A Viable Alternative
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by ClaireMomm
May 30 '00 Looking across the Atlantic for an answer
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by Kassie
Mar 25 '00 The Cost Of A Child
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by poseidon
Feb 17 '00 Why my father is my hero
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by junebug531
May 29 '00 To Search Or Not To Search-My Story And Advice
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by junebug531
Jun 01 '00 Be Prepared For The Turmoil Of Emotion
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by Ellie41799
Feb 14 '00 My son's impending adoption
Adoption is a wonderful thing, it really makes a family!... read full review
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by junebug531
May 13 '00 My Best Advice to Adoptive Parents From The Voice Of Experience
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by caitlynmarie
Feb 12 '00 I have been blessed
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by calwaone
Jun 22 '00 Beware The Golden Cradle Adoption Agency
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by zsmomx2
Jul 11 '00 A little piece of paper goes a long way
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by kks5369
Apr 11 '01 Don't hide it...
Here are several reasons why it is not a good idea to hide from family & friends the fact that you have placed a child for adoption...... read full review
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by mrswtr103
Feb 01 '00 An Adult Adoptee's Point of View
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by Mommie2KK
Jul 02 '00 A birthmother - TWICE!
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by RainGdss
Apr 12 '00 You never know until it happens to you
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by mooseymoose
May 10 '00 The Name Game
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by Ellie41799
Feb 03 '00 I am an adoptee
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by Mommie2KK
Nov 22 '00 ADOPTION: Nightmare or Not?? (From a birthmother's point of view.)
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by Gthomp1
May 26 '00 Natural Parents and Natural Feelings
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by VeeZee
Feb 14 '00 Humans Helping Humans
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by Kassie
Mar 19 '00 I Found Them
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by mcangell
Feb 08 '00 My opinion of adoption (I did it)
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by junebug531
Aug 09 '00 What My Birth Mom Went Through Because She Loved Me
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by Talisman
Jan 03 '01 Thank you Birth-Parents!
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by SandyGarrett
Sep 28 '00 THE MISSING PIECES....
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by junebug531
Aug 15 '00 You DON'T Have To Contribute To Their Gene Pool To Love Them
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by mooseymoose
Feb 10 '00 IT'S A GIRL
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by tracim
Feb 14 '00 Advice from an adoptee
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by 4yourisonly
Nov 04 '00 The story of a birthmother
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by junebug531
Aug 11 '00 Surprise! You Have Another Sister, Aunt Etc.
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by rngpie
Sep 11 '01 I give you a gift..
Why kill a baby when there is a couple out there wanting one?... read full review
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by redwolfoz
May 10 '00 Tell your child they're adopted as soon as possible
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by Rowhite
Oct 25 '00 Its about the Child!!
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by twicesweet
Feb 22 '00 The Day I Loved Her Most
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by kathysue
Sep 01 '00 "Well, At Least You didn't ABORT IT"
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by kzdad
May 10 '00 Her baby...My Gift
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by BirdieEBL
May 10 '00 Where do I come from?
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by YYvonne
Sep 26 '00 Thanks Mom and Dad, for a home, for love
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by jonjaktez
Feb 11 '00 HE IS OURS (This is in it's proper place)
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by 3Boys1Girl
Dec 10 '00 THIS MAKES NUMBER 18
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by Vickie530
Oct 17 '00 Children's Books on Adoption ages 0-10
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by kks5369
Apr 20 '00 The soil of my life is rich and deep, and my head held high,...
Do not be discouraged if you have decided to place a child for adoption. The pain has subsided over the years, and I look forward to meeting her someday.... read full review
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by jsroberts
Feb 06 '00 Adoption can be wonderful.
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by mooseymoose
Feb 02 '00 Adoption Works
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by twicesweet
May 01 '00 Today She Turned 15
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by zapbot
Apr 14 '00 Adoption... Souls Thicker Than Blood...
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by galileo365
Jun 03 '01 My Birth Mother Made An Excellent Choice!
Be honest and never lie or cover up. it could come back to haunt you.... read full review
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by EquineLdy
Jul 30 '00 Operation "Big Hugs" (part 1 of 2)
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by marislet
Oct 01 '00 Becoming an Interracial Family
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by EquineLdy
Jul 30 '00 Operation "Big Hugs" the rest of the story(part 2 of 2)
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by Ahavaani
Feb 10 '00 Why Adopt?
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by Kellyann71
Feb 16 '00 My Dad
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by iteachps
Feb 05 '00 Birth Mothers-my daughter's fairytale
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by JKportland
Feb 04 '00 Our Open Adoption
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by CrazyTim
Jul 15 '00 God makes the family
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by Thrifty_Mom
Mar 08 '00 Heartmade Family
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by gerper
Jun 23 '00 Forget what you see on Oprah
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by Ynmaeven
Jun 23 '00 Adopted Kids Really Should Know...
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by kimglenn
Feb 08 '00 To Know Them or Not?~ Birth Parents
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by carolynew
Feb 03 '00 The Circle of Love
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by KMorales
Feb 07 '00 A wonderful option...
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by katiecorn1
Feb 05 '00 From a birthmom
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by goddess_30
Oct 04 '00 One story of an adopted child...
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by sxejustin
Apr 13 '01 How fun it's been to be adopted.
My personal viewpoint on how it's been to be adopted.... read full review
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by Memedav
Feb 16 '00 It's best to be honest in the beginning
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by melliott03
Feb 07 '00 Don't Make This Mistake
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by MISSYP618
Apr 16 '00 I almost did it
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by BirdieEBL
Apr 25 '00 Adoption, a very controversial subject
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by rosie6349
Jul 08 '00 Giving away your child
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by A.Berryhill
Feb 02 '00 Being Adopted Myself...
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by rillaith
Jun 07 '00 To search, or not to search - that truly is the question.
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by percyvil1
Apr 02 '00 The Hardest Thing I've Ever Had To Do
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by YYvonne
Aug 28 '00 When strangers make up your household
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by MadBunnie2
Oct 05 '00 Adopting "in"
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by AKVision
Jun 16 '00 "Gotcha Day": An Annual Celebration of Adoption
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by ericgreene
Oct 30 '00 My parents went shopping for a kid  and boy did they get screwed ;)
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by Ahavaani
Feb 15 '00 Another side to adoption...courts/legals
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by pudji
Mar 07 '00 Medical History and the Search is on
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by jbrowning23
May 17 '00 Difficult Decision
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by Tmayf63350
Feb 22 '01 Yes... you too can buy a baby... the Kasses did
If you have enough money... you can get anything you want.... read full review
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by nicegirl31
Aug 17 '00 who am I ??
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by millymac
May 12 '00 You Did Not Grow Under My Heart, But In It
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by mommyof5
Mar 08 '01 Making a difference in a child's Life
Whether you adopt or take in a child as foster child, every child is special and you can make a difference in their life! My life is an example.... read full review
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by dreamcatcher39
Jun 05 '00 On Oregon's new law allowing release of birth certificates
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by ldusold
Mar 08 '00 Is he my DAD or is he my FATHER?
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by b_lawhorn
Feb 26 '00 Act of Love --- Surrendering a Child for Adoption
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by JKportland
Sep 20 '00 Stepping off of the infertility rollercoaster
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by jen76
Apr 16 '00 All I want for Christmas....
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by April_Lee
Mar 07 '00 A family Decision
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by SadieForever
Mar 28 '00 Tips For New Adoptive Parents
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by patchz
Aug 02 '00 family member adoption
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by beau1
Feb 04 '00 Adoption A great choice
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by mheid123
Apr 11 '00 Expecting Too
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by markhaml
Oct 13 '00 From Russia, with Love.
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by mindylt21
Sep 28 '01 What will make baby happy.....
Adoption is the choice you need to make if you think your baby would be better off.... read full review
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by Tahni
Aug 02 '00 Identity Need Not Be a Crisis
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by Tahni
Aug 01 '00 Ah, the irony - adoption and epinions...
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by JamiLyn
Sep 15 '00 Worth the time and the trouble...
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by SadieForever
Mar 28 '00 So, you want to adopt....
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by Tori42
Aug 16 '00 A Blessing In Disguise
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by ldyt
Apr 01 '00 Mother once Removed
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by fostermom2000
Mar 06 '00 A Labor of Love
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by sassymom
Apr 28 '00 What do I do?
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by DaBugsMom
Mar 19 '00 I did it because I wanted the best for you, Allyson!
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by embler
Feb 10 '00 Gods gift
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by Jaydee1993
Nov 15 '01 My real parents
The real parents are the ones who care for you, punish you, and love you no matter what!... read full review
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by ashtonsmommy
Sep 28 '00 Brother, Uncle, or "Bruncle"???
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by baillie
Mar 06 '00 Blood Isn't Always Thicker Than Water
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by jazgordon
Mar 02 '00 Birth Parent in an Open Adoption
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by timsgirl7
Mar 05 '00 Mothers who put their baby up for adoption are not to be looked down on!
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by jlhensell
Mar 07 '00 We adopted...24 years ago....thank you, birth mother
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by SurveyPaid
Sep 25 '00 Adoption inside the Family
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by fostermom2000
Mar 06 '00 County Adoptions
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by dlbrantley
Jun 20 '00 Advice for those considering adopting openly
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by jen76
Jul 31 '00 Christmas Comes Early
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by Haahase
Feb 29 '00 Birthfamily searches what they are and are not
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by Colavath
Oct 02 '00 Thank you birth mom!
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by Mobie7
Nov 15 '00 Adoption to change a Life
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by SurveyPaid
Sep 28 '00 Another Bump in the Road
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by tmarushia
May 30 '00 Thinking of an addition to your family?
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by DAWNI
Feb 16 '00 The Way I Was Told About My Adoption
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by MissBelle
Aug 10 '00 The adoption triangle???
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by ashtonsmommy
Sep 02 '00 Reunion 2000, and beyond... (birthfather & family)
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by ForgtnRose
Nov 14 '00 Adoption: The So Called, "Instant Family"
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by mheid123
Apr 10 '00 Adoption - It Ain't All Good
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by wenke1
Aug 04 '00 I gave an Angel to a loving family
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by kidzcloset
Feb 18 '00 So Many Children
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by Lil_Turtle
Apr 06 '00 Adoption: What a great thing
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by Maja
May 25 '00 Adopted and Happy for it!
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by Profilewriter
Feb 12 '00 They probably didn't know
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by SadieForever
Mar 28 '00 Should you keep a child's birth name?
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by dlbrantley
Jun 20 '00 Life can never be simple...
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by DLUDWIG
Apr 19 '00 Adoption made me a Mom
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by MissBelle
Aug 10 '00 My son's DADDY
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by SurveyPaid
Oct 18 '00 Battle for My Sister's Kids
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by NOELCOMPANY
Apr 17 '00 LOVE SHOULD BE UNCONDITIONAL
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by 8700meadow
Oct 01 '00 It's hard to find out by accident
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by danfit4life
Dec 12 '00 Giving love by adopting a child
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by jbrowning23
Mar 31 '00 Hard Life
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by Mercedeeze
May 19 '00 An Adoptees Point of View
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by meakame
Nov 17 '00 "I tried adoption"
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by HNAC
Apr 04 '00 Adoption ... I Highly Recommend It
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by meggiesmama
Sep 25 '00 Closed Adoption: One Model
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by WinYan
Mar 20 '00 Don't Choose a Sacred Cow
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by sherylc815
Jul 04 '00 A Gift of Joy !
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by LMALCOTT
Jan 04 '01 I Don't Get It: One Adoptee's Experience
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by craftymoma
Feb 26 '00 The day I learned to love
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by shan1
Mar 06 '00 Health Records
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by SurveyPaid
Aug 25 '00 The best for Everyone.
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by michabear74
Nov 28 '00 Hoping for Adoption
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by CrochetNYC
Jul 10 '00 Adopting a Child
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