[beachdreams]

To answer your questions; yes and yes.

Which brings me to my question, I know we are not allowed to name agencies on the forum. How would we handle that situation? Since the agency can play a major role in the adoption process and your emotions? Would we just call the agency "x" or what?

By my signature you can correctly assume I dislike my agency greatly. That being said, they have not scared me from adopting again (made me want to wait and rest a bit first). They also, contrary to their opinion, did not color my opinion of adopting Bailey so that I am miserable over her adoption. I am thrilled beyond belief that finally have her home and am over the moon with love for her.

The process itself was not a negative experience either. My agency, was my only negative experience. So would I tell the whole story without naming them (unless someone Pm'd me of course) or would I take out the negative points (i.e. lies, serious mistakes)?

I think this would be a great tool for people to learn the ups and downs of the adoption process. Far too many people see the quick snapshot of happiness that is portrayed on "Adoption Stories" and through the Media. I love to watch AS don't get me wrong, but when watching without experience or more information, one can easily misconstrue the whole process and assume it is extremely fast and efficient and that any agency can do it properly when it fact, it is an emotional roller coaster that can have many twists and turns.