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I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but here goes.
I have to say that Angel Kisses and others on the blog posted above are being unneccessarily harsh on this family. I read their journal and I have to say that I found it to be mostly very pleasant. I think the author's writing style is very "tell it like it is" and may come across to some as impersonal, but I honestly didn't find their experience to be disgusting or incomprehensible. I think they made a decision that was difficult and hard to explain in a blog from half way around the world, which by the way, they didn't have to make public, but felt that sharing their story would help others.
I don't feel that any of us have the right to judge them one way or another. I do feel that they opened themselves up to the support and/or criticism by making their story public and should expect negative feedback, but I don't think bashing their decision on these boards helps anyone, especially others who are in the midst of, or starting the adoption process.
Bottom line, we need to all do our research, be ready for anything, but also know in advance what our "deal breakers" are. If their gut told them that the situation wasn't right, then it was their decision to make.
These boards are supposed to be an oasis for those in the process. An island of support, inspiration, but also information. Not a place to criticize and cast judgement, and not a popularity contest.
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