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| Date | 17-10-10 |
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| Message | As a victim of the closed adoption system of the 1960's, I just want to say that you are an inspiration. It should be obvious that open adoption is in the best interest of not only the child, but everyone else too, if they would only let go of fear. Thank you for sharing your story. |
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| Date | 22-08-10 |
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| Message | I fully agree with author opinion. |
| Date | 19-01-10 |
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| Message | I love your story. It sounds very, very similar to my own story. Check me out at adoptive voices. I would be realy nice to get to know you better. |
| Date | 07-08-09 |
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| Message | Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story. I am a bithmother of a nearly 24 yr old and whilst most of our open adoption has been sweet, the last few years have not been so great. I was never couselled about placing my son and through reading your blog and going back to the basic fundamentals of why I choose to place my son, I am finding some solace, some peace. |
| Date | 30-06-09 |
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| Message | Thank you so much for sharing your stories. I applaud all of you for your selflessness and unconditional love for one another. I know your story will impact a lot of people's lives and open their hearts and minds to the "awesomeness" of open adoption. My children are ages 6 and 4 (almost 5). Both are adopted and we have a great relationship with each of their birth mothers/birth families. I love to hear about other families like ours. There are so many people who just don't understand the dynamics of the open relationships we maintain with our children's birth families. Many people find it to be weird and uncomfortable. But, my husband and I wouldn't have it any other way. My kids know that they grew in someone else's tummy and they are so intrigued by that. It is not weird to them, it's part of their wonderful little life stories and they love it. We have taught them about their life stories since they were babies. They know and love their birthmothers (or should i say "tummy mommies!"). =) Keep sharing your story with people. I pray that women who are considering abortion or who are pregnant and unsure of what decision to make will hear of your story and the stories of others who are in open adoption relationships and will know that there is a positive and wonderful option available to them. =) Much love! |
| Date | 24-05-09 |
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| Message | Oh my gosh that is such an amazing story.My husband and I have adopted a little girl and we maintain a totally open adoption with the birthmother.Our birthmother is the most amazing unselfish indivdual there is.She did what she thought was right for our baby girl and for that I will always love her so much. We want to maintain an open relationship as we are not ashamed of adoption...and you can never have too much love for a child. This whole process of adoption was at times tough. Many people do not understand adoption and make rude remarks. I get a lot of grief from some people as to why I would care about the birthmother so much. Well we absolutely do care about her.She gave my husband and I and our families the most amazing gift in the world...our baby girl. Amy I admire you and Robbie so much for doing what you thought was right. You are both amazing individuals.It is fantastic that you have a great relationship with the adoptive parents.Even though I don't know you I am proud of your accomplishments.Our birthmother has just started going back to school.I always told her that when she graduated we would be sitting on the front row cheering her on. Your story has truly touched my heart as it is so familiar to what we have gone through.Please keep educating people.I truly hope that open adoption will become more common. As for De and Don, I have a quote that someone gave me that says it all "Although you didn't grow under my heart you grew in it".You've been blessed! |
| Date | 22-05-09 |
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| Message | I can't tell you how thrilled I was to read about your open adoption! My husband and I adopted our son two years ago and we were starting to think that no one else in the world has an adoption as open as ours-until we read about you all! We adore our son's birth parents, who are no longer a couple. They are our friends AND family. Calvin's (our son)birth dad is moving to Texas in August to teach-he got his PHD in physics. I'm dreading it, I miss him already. Birth mom lives 50 miles away but we see her & her whole family, often. We're always emailing, texting & calling. We wanted an OA for our son, but we've benefited so much by knowing these wonderful people. We argue about who has adopted who! Deanna is such a pretty girl and is so blessed to have all of you in her life! Keep talking about OA's every chance you get-I know we will. It's important for people to know about the option. I'll keep up on your website! I love the idea! |
| Date | 19-05-09 |
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| Message | Thank you for your amazing story!! Its so nice to hear what a positive experience you've all shared. I am a 25 yr. old birthmom who just recently met the adoptive parents I've choosen for my baby girl and couldnt' be happier with them. They are an amazing and deserving couple whom I immediately fell in love with. "Our" daughter is due at the end of this month (May 2009) and I have been doing a lot of soul searching and just looking for some advice and support coming to the end of the pregnancy and getting ready to do the inevitable. I also have choosen an open adoption and would love to hear more positive storys and advice! thanks you again for being so brave as to share your story. it made me cry happy tears reading it knowing I'll be traveling a similar path as u all did very soon. :*) |
| Date | 18-05-09 |
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| Message | We have adopted 4 children over the last 16 years. Our baby is 6 months old and is our first open adoption. I believe in this so much. Everyone involved in this adoption is blessed baby Q in our lives. I hope more families will take the risk and stay in touch and form supportive extended families. |
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