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possible difficulties for adopted children

22, Nov 2011

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 [...]

adoptive parents during the process of a child searching for a birth relative

15, Nov 2011

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 the adopted child

8, Nov 2011

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, [...]

first contact in the search for a lost relative

1, Nov 2011

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 [...]

potential issues with adoption reunion

21, Sep 2010

There are a variety of issues that can occur during an adoption reunion or search. Very few people are rejected outright but this is everyone’s greatest fear. Sometimes it is the very thing that keeps people from ever pursuing a family member search. Rejection may occur because of present relationships or trauma. There may even [...]

attachment issues for adoptees

5, Aug 2010

The needs of adoptees are often overlooked. As a small percentage of the population (less than 4%) it is hard to recognize some of the psychological things that happen during the formative years of a child. Many attachment issues for adoptees come back and haunt them later in life. Some are obvious from the onset. [...]


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