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YorkieRose · 11-19-2006, 08:55 AM

I am all for adoption as I was adopted at birth..BUT I think it should be in situations where there are no other options for a mother. Someone in their twenties, not a drug addict, able to work etc can do quite well raising a child and being unmarried..and with outside help from family and the community.

I have 5 genetic siblings, I was the only one who was adopted..and into a family of priveledge with really caring, loving parents. My siblings stayed in a very poor home, so poor that when it rained their beds got wet from the leaking roof, neighbors fed them in bad times.. they never had a birthday party, christmas tree or gifts. I am told I was lucky to escape this..but I wonder sometimes..I never knew my mother who was a wonderful person I am told. My siblings will talk about the fun they had together and the tight bond of love because of their situation...so was I the lucky one..somedays I say yes..some, no.

11-19-2006, 08:55 AM	#51
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I am all for adoption as I was adopted at birth..BUT I think it should be in situations where there are no other options for a mother. Someone in their twenties, not a drug addict, able to work etc can do quite well raising a child and being unmarried..and with outside help from family and the community. I have 5 genetic siblings, I was the only one who was adopted..and into a family of priveledge with really caring, loving parents. My siblings stayed in a very poor home, so poor that when it rained their beds got wet from the leaking roof, neighbors fed them in bad times.. they never had a birthday party, christmas tree or gifts. I am told I was lucky to escape this..but I wonder sometimes..I never knew my mother who was a wonderful person I am told. My siblings will talk about the fun they had together and the tight bond of love because of their situation...so was I the lucky one..somedays I say yes..some, no.