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Hello! I was adopted from Liberia by a family that had 5 of their own children, and traveled there as missionairies. I was basically orphaned and resided with an aunt when the adoption took place, and though it has been many years ago - things have turned out well. I was two years old, my hair was wild and of course I did not speak any english. We traveled to the USA via boat and settled in Oregon. I grew up as the only black child in my Elementary school and throughout most of middle school and high school but this never really posed any problems for me. I always did well in school, I even skipped a grade in the third grade.....I was on rally and on student council and grew up pretty normal. I imagine that these days there probably are not the same race concerns that there was then, but I wanted to assure you that It is only an issue if you make it one. I feel very fortunate that I was adopted, and can't imagine what my life might have played out like if I were still in Liberia. Best of luck to you. cd
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