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Originally Posted by BrandyHagz
There are 13 states that currently have legally binding openness agreement laws on the books - so before you make this assumption, make sure you are familiar with the laws in your state.
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amberl it was mentioned on this forum that maybe you are afraid of an open adoption from some "Lifetime" movie. Well, you need to understand that I was one who said "It can't happen to me." but it did. How many people now have told me I'm living a "Lifetime" movie? MANY! The bmother used her open adoption "Agreement" to come back on me several times in several different ways. Yes - it can happen and it does happen.
I am the opposite of most people on this board. I envisioned a lovely open adoption with visits and pictures - all the good things that an open adoption CAN BE. But - mine was not. I am all for a positive open adoption experience - but it can turn around on you and really hurt you. Know that.
For those of you who have had a positive open adoption experience I am happy for you. I'm glad that my initial dream really does happen for families.