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I'm an adoptive parent of three young adults, 18, 19 and 22. We have open adoptions with each of their birthparents (the youngest two are a sibling pair). They have all met their birth families - interesting experiences for all of us. My husband and I have been the gambit with all three - quite a wonderful journey, but not always easy. Thanks to my children I became a parent coach to help other parents with challenging children. I'm here as a resource but also to learn from each of you. Thanks for starting the group.
Sally

I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece, Matt!

Renee,
We are so excited to be putting your story together! Thank you so much for taking the time to share it with us. Can't wait until it's finished! It's going to be so good!

Hi Margaret,
I remember my parents being asked who I looked like, and I wish they had been honest and said, "She's unique--as an adoptee we don't know where her green eyes come from. But she has her dad's sense of humor," or something that might acknowledge the truth, while including me with a positive trait in my adoptive family. Of course if they had just begun doing this when I was a teen I would have been mortified, but if it was something they had done all along, it would have just been the way the truth was handled.
I think the truth is always the best approach!

I am a new Great Aunt to my adopted grandniece. My niece and her husband tried for five years to get pregnant and were unable. Lilia was born in February and is to be baptized tomorrow. The process was a positive one for them and they plan on helping Lilia to understand her adoption from the beginning.
The first awkward question that they are figuring out how to answer is "Who does she look like the most?" Any suggestions?

I created this group because I'm a reunited adoptee who is always interested in hearing about others' experiences with adoption.
More about my story as we get to know each other!