I am a late discovery adoptee, and am interested in the effects of separation from birth mother at birth, on the emotional, neurological and social development of the infant. I am also a counselor doing postgrad study in Loss, Grief and Trauma, interested in counseling people with adoption…READ MORE

I adopted my son when he was a day old. He knows he is adopted. He also knows about his birth mother and family, although we have never met them. My son is 9 years old and has shown an very early interest in girls…actually since he was 6 years old he has had a crush on the same girl … READ MORE

In 2011, when my daughter was five months (I am a birthmom) I had my third visit with her family, I left upset and called my counselor to talk about it. My counselor called them and told them to cut off all contact with me for awhile. I was very upset by this … READ MORE

Whenever I read something like your letter I feel so sad and angry. I am pleased you have an attorney to pursue the issue as you do deserve a copy of anything you signed; however, it is unfortunate that you would have to pay for the service… READ MORE

What a perfect time to be asking this question as the little ones will need to have the word adoption dropped into their vocabulary over the next year or so. When you say the word adoption, do it with love and good feelings attached to the word… READ MORE