Just want to make a quick comment regarding the off-topic subject of adoption that has arisen in this thread.
Some of you have direct experience with adoption - either as someone who was adopted, someone who did the adopting, or someone who has a family member who was involved in adoption. This clearly has the potential to be a very sensitive subject on all sides, and that is understandable. I think we should be *very* careful to be respectful and accepting of
all types of experiences with adoption, whether the experience has been positive or negative. It takes courage to post with brutal honesty about some subjects, and I think some people have been very courageous in their sharing here. Just like in non-adoptive situations, family life is not always ideal - and tough things happen in all families. Let's try not to harshly judge those who are sharing their experiences because if we do, we miss out on the actual discussion that is taking place. It's okay to share your responses in terms of how another's post made you feel (positive or negative), but let's try not to qualify another's life or family experience as either negative or positive or flawed. Please allow all to have their truthful experiences. Thank you
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