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TOPIC: What can I tell friends or families members who don't understand why I am choosing adoption?

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MARYPosted: Oct 14, 2003 11:23:47 PM
THE DECISION YOU ARE MAKING OR DECIDING, IS SOMETHING THAT MUST BE VERY HARD AND CONFUSING TO YOU. AND I'M GUESSING THAT SOME PEOPLE AREN'T MAKING THE SITUATION EASIER FOR YOU.AND I'M SORRY FOR THAT. BUT YOU ARE THE ONE WHO MUST KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU ARE THE ONE WHO MUST KNOW IF YOU CAN HANDLE HAVING A CHILD TO SUPPORT, UNDERSTAND, GROW WITH ETC.BASICALLY IF YOU CAN HANDLE IT IN EVERY ASPECT OF HAVING AND RAISING A CHILD. PEOPLE MIGHT SAY THINGS THAT MIGHT MAKE YOU STOP AND THINK, WHICH OK YOU SHOULD STOP AND THINK, BUT STILL LET THEM KNOW THAT THE DECISION IS YOURS AND THAT YOU HAVE TO LIVE WITH THAT DECISION NOT SOMEONE ELSE. YOU ARE THE ONE WHO HAS TO DEAL WITH THINGS AND FEELINGS. LET THEM KNOW THAT WHEN YOU DO COME TO A DECISION THAT YOU BELIEVE IT WAS THE RIGHT ONE TO MAKE AND THAT YOU NEED THEM TO STAND BY YOU AND SUPPORT YOUR DECISION FOR YOU AND THE CHILD. YOU ARE THE ONE TAKING THAT STEP. AND IF THEY STILL DON'T GET IT, WELL AT LEAST YOU WILL KNOW DEEP DOWN THAT, ONE YOU TRIED AND TWO IT WAS YOUR DECISION AND YOU FELT IT WAS RIGHT. WHICH I'M SURE YOU'LL DO FINE. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF...

MichellePosted: Oct 13, 2003 12:44:35 PM
I have placed a child for adoption and I would tell my family that although I know that they do not agree with my decision it is my decision and I feel like i am doing what is right for my baby. I have to live with my decision. I would be strong with my position on adoption and hopefully the family members will respect your decision and if not than just know that you are doing what you feel in your heart is right for your child. It is a very unselfish act and I respect you for it.

AprilPosted: Oct 13, 2003 12:06:55 PM
I'm not sure what to say to friends and family members that don't want me to place my baby for adoption. Any suggestions?



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