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I am an adoptee who had low-self esteem growing up. I think that a lot of it stems from the fact that I was adopted. I know that the book "The Primal Wound" is debated in these forums, but the author does talk about self-esteem issues in adopted children. I wouldn't rule out the possibility that part of the problem stems from that.
Since being in reunion with my mom, I can tell you that we both share the same self-esteem issues. I agree with a previous poster though, that self-esteem goes hand in hand with temperament and personality--both of which are inherited.
I would encourage you to read books relating to behavior in adopted children.
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