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I am new to adoption and don't know a lot, but here are my feelings on the matter. It is true that you have a couple of things stacked against you, but you also have a lot going for you. I think that you can show things from an angle of what you have overcome and that you were willing to get help when you were having a problem. You should probably contact several agencies and have a discussion with each about your details as to if they are a deal breaker. This can be done either via phone or email correspondence before you officially apply. You should also ask (depending on Domestic vs. International) if there are countries you would be eligible or ineligible for. You may be pleasantly surprised and they may tell you that you just need to get a letter from a doctor or therapist endorsing the fact that your conditions will not get in the way of effectively parenting and that they are under control. If you really want to adopt, don't give up. You just need to find the agency and program that will work for you.
Good luck,
Cindy
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