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Originally Posted by stevenstwin
I wonder if that is because you aren't seeing a real cross section on the boards? I'm thinking that people seek support when they need it - so more people on those kinds of boards are going to be the ones hurting and struggling with it. The ones who are happy and satisfied with their lives might not feel any need to talk about it, or feel drawn to a community of other adoptees. So maybe you were only hearing the squeaky wheels?
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After reading the stories on this board, I do believe you are right (thank goodness). I was almost to the point of feeling that adoption was "abusive" to some (or most) kids. But with hindsight on my side, more time to process what I was reading, reading more on the topic of adoption, and listening to all of your stories, I have a decidedly different opinion.
At that time, it occurred to me that I may not be getting an accurate view of the effects of adoption. Especially since the types of adoption were so different. So this entire question was posed with the hopes of learning more about the effects of adoption on a foster child...and it has evolved to include the effects of being a foster child. Knowledge is power...and you can't get this kind of knowledge in IMPACT class, IMO.