Is anyone on here adopted?

Question

I'd like to hear from you if you are. At what age were you adopted? Infant? Under 3? 3-7?, etc. I was thinking about adoption, perhaps a child or 2 siblings between the ages of 10 and 3. Anyone out there with experience in this

Answer 1

My sister and I were adopted (we were blessed and able to stay together). I was an infant and my sister was three years old. If you can, try to keep siblings together- it's hard enough barely knowing where you come from, if you keep them together, at least they'll be able to rest knowing that they have a genetic connection with someone (someone they love and know). During an experience like that- it's more comforting to have your sister(s) or brother(s) with you, it's a lot of emotional support and that bond is something that could never be broken. Me and my sister were blessed to never have had been in the system- we were adopted by the first family that took us in- and we are so loved and so close. We have a great family and though we know our birth family (as much as we chose to know) we love the family we're with and no other family could ever replace them. I'm expecting my first child in january and my family has been more than supportive and i know that my daughter will be as loved by them as me and my sister have been. It's a truly wonderful thing that you're doing and God bless you for it. There are so many children out there who need and want a family to just accept and love them. And there are so many people who have been blessed with the ability to have children, yet take it for granted- and those children need homes and families that would give them genuine love. If God has placed this on your heart to do so, then please do it. Some of us are put here to do much greater things than we know or even realize and I believe that this is one of them. I hope this helped you with your decision- Good luck and God bless you.

Answer 2

I was adopted as an infant. Only weeks old. I am so glad I was adopted. I was also adopted by a white family along with my sister. I'm not sure how it would be adopting a child older because some of them already have some views and could be difficult to deal with as far as emotional scars, bonding issues, and things of that nature. There is education out there that you should read and become very familiar with before adopting an older child or a child of another race than you and or your partner.

Answer 3

I was adopted as an infant.

I have to applaud you for your desire to adopt an older child. I'd give you a hug if you were next to me right now. There's so many toddlers and older children that don't have a safe, sane and stable place to live, and living in the "system" is no way to live.

Do be aware that a caseworker may not disclose all problems this child may have had - such as sexual abuse. Alot of caseworkers lie by omission to make an older child seem more adoptable. This child will need every ounce of love and support you can give, because most of the time these children were taken into custody, not given into custody, and they could have been taken for any number of horrible reasons.

Good luck.

Answer 4

I was adopted at the age of 16, not long after my stepfather kicked me out for being an unwed mom. My own mom was unwed, but she later married my stepdad. I have a brother, but I am not sure if he is my twin or just my half-brother. My real dad, I have heard was a traveling salesman, though someone else suggested that he was a rural mail carrier. At any rate, he skipped the country when he found out my mom was knocked up! Later he supposedly was killed in a wreck out in Texas, or so I heard. Someone claiming to be him contacted me on the internet, but I am thinking he may ben just pulling my leg. Mom died when I was about 11, of a brain tumor. Guess that is more about me than you was asking. Sorry!

Answer 5

I was adopted at birth. Even though I was not taken home for 2 months because I was a preemie. As adoptee, I would never adopt a child. Do you know that Adoptees have no rights to there birthfamilys what so ever until they are 18. I am lucky enough to have my own kids. It fact it is very easy for me to get pregnant. I am pregnant with our 2nd son. Make it easy on your self. Have your own kids. Adoption is very hard on kids.

Answer 6

My twin brother and I were adopted at 5 months. We were taken by a white family which changed my life for the better. Good question!

Answer 7

I suppose it relies on the context. The adoption used to be a second in time, however it additionally has ongoing results. If you are speaking approximately the beyond and the parties surrounding how your little one entered your loved ones, "had been followed" is flawlessly suitable. However, while speaking approximately your little one's gift fact, I suppose "are followed" is extra correct to the reality of the predicament, considering that it is not whatever that simply ends while the paper is signed. Your little one will constantly are living the truth of a man or woman who's followed, so "are followed" is extra suitable in an ongoing context. Which to make use of relies on which facet you are seeking to carry on the time.

Answer 8

I just wanted to tell you I think that's great!!! God bless you, and good luck!!!

Answer 9

I wasn't, but I know alot of people who were.

Answer 10

no !! adopting is way hard to do