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Originally Posted by mom2samuel
Are there any statistics out there for open adoption success/failure? Sometimes I feel a little duped, which only adds to our frustration and hopelessness. Does anyone else feel this way?
mom2samuel
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I don't know of any stats, but would certainly be interested in them and will keep aware of this post to see if anyone knows.
You asked if anyone feels "duped" - yes, and many have been "duped". It is good to arm yourself with information, but you have to also remember that regardless of stats, each case is different and there are no guarantees. So don't let stats determine your decision.
If you decide to adopt you need to be aware that some adoptions come off without any problems, and others go through failed or contested adoptions prior to completion. It has been said on this forum many times that aparents need to have really tough skin and be willing to undergo failed and contested adoptions. If you are unable to go through that then you may need to reconsider adoption as an option. There is simply no way to tell on an individual basis.
Best of luck to you in your endeavors.