Archive for November, 2011

I recently wrote about getting things done. Simplifying is one of the keys to a green life. There is a parallel to help cope with life obstacles. When you are having a difficult time there is a sense of overwhelm. You lose clarity and focus. Everything becomes difficult to achieve. Making sense, all of a [...]

All children (and adults too) face a variety of hardships and problems. For adoptees, a variety of unique problems and possible social outcomes typically occur. Experts argue on many results but some studies have shown emotional and mental behavioural problems are greatly increased for the adopted child. They do agree that almost all adopted children [...]

Many people forget about the adoptive parents during the process of a child searching for a birth relative. I know I did. In fact, come to think of it my parents were great for the whole thing. But I’ve never asked how they felt. I’m sure it’s something that was difficult for them. Some children [...]

Trauma for an adopted child is quite common. They have already been removed from at least one caregiver. Probably several. Nurses, birth mother, foster parents. It is common for a child to suffer post traumatic stress disorder and rejection, even prior to birth. While some children have suffered a traumatic family situation before being adopted, [...]

Once you have discovered a lost relative, the question of contact becomes a primary concern. Many people will take their time and hold on to the information. It is overwhelming. There is no right or wrong time to initiate contact. It takes time to adjust. Just don’t wait too long in case the contact information [...]


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