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Old 04-07-2006, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by onceisenough11
Can you ever have a family life after adoption without the overwhelming pain? Please help.~ Thanks.
Yes, I know some mothers who have happy familes after adoption. In all cases, it was after a very long and extremely painful struggle. Adoption (open or otherwise) is not done without pain to the birth parents. Don't let anyone sugar coat either choice - parenting is hard - adoption is hard.

That said, you are not "giving up" a child. You will be your child's mother forever. Adoption does not negate motherhood. And you ARE entitled to raise your children, all of them.

Please seek out some private counseling - not associated with an agency.

Happy G'Ma

Good luck

Happy G'Ma
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