Adoption is not easy. The world of law governing adoption can be confusing, overwhelming, and dense. Adopting a child is an reward that many parents say is indescribable, and the benefits that result from adoption outweigh the difficulties to navigate the complicated systems in adoption law. Before you dive into this process there are some factors to be aware of before you decide to adopt. In this video, we will hear from an adopted parent about things that she would like to know prior to taking the plunge into adoption. Let’s get started!

This mother reveals the most personal ideas about adoption. The most important one is the fact that love can’t be enough in an adoption. In the case of kids, the notion of “if they are loved by me, I can heal them” isn’t right for them. Anyone who is considering adoption needs be able to come into the experience with the understanding that adoption is an emotional loss. It is your responsibility to help your child get through this process, and not offer the child a temporary fix. There will be times when you have to struggle for the rights of your family. That could mean protecting you from privacy concerns or your child’s rights to own narrative.

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