I was adopted in 1968 or so I think, as was commen back in the day it was a closed adoption. I am now going on 41 and have been struggleing with depression. I decided to get some "professional" help when I started feeling like there was nothing to live for. As I started telling my story to the psychologist he stopped me and said " I think you suffer from attachment...

She could try to contact local DSS and place the baby through there.

Thanks for the warning... Maybe I won't see it after all, lol.

There's a cute little story called Ashley's Adoption...it's on Payloadz' e-books. Or, you could just make up a story yourself about a family adopting. That would be cool.

Quote: Originally Posted by JustPeachy Wow! A lot has gone on in a short time! I can understand right now why everything is like a whirlwind and you are not in the best mood. I think once you are moved and settled in, things will fall into place and you will feel much better. Girl, not only is it the whirlwind of things going on, it's his family, his cousin...

She could try to contact local DSS and place the baby through there.

Quote: Originally Posted by mom2justynsarah My husband is an adoptee. We had a 6 year old bio son before embarking on the adoption road. At the end of 2004, we were blessed with our beautiful little girl. She was brought into our lives through the miracle of infant domestic open adoption. It's a wonderful experience being able to create a family not just from blood, but...

Hello, Can anyone from Columbus do some footwork for me? I live in Illinois but desperately need some information from Columbus. I need a copy of my original birth certificate or at least some kind of information pertaining to it. The information will help me locate my birth mother. Thank you

She could try to contact local DSS and place the baby through there.

I'd investigate the particulars and I'd keep an eye on things, have the whole "my body" conversations and everything, but body exploration and interest in the various "parts" on the other gender starts about age 4 or 5.

Quote: Manni - I totally agree that I would not enter into an agreement like that. As far as I know, and lawyer explained (mom's lawyer), we would be the parents (total custody and guardianship) able to make all parental decisions without her input or consultation. I asked if we could do a binding openness agreement (they are here) and were told no, that it would be entirely our...