My adoption was closed and at the time I knew very little about Open Adoption. After coming to this board and finding the wonderful successful Open Adoptions I get excited!! I only wish I knew more about Open Adoptions back in 1988.
The common bond here is that we are all Birthmothers. Another common bond is that we love our children and we want the best for them.
I think each one of us have something to offer to one another...even if it is just a hug, or a squeal of excitement because something wonderful had happened, or a shoulder to cry on.
I may not be able to relate to an open adoption, but I can certainly relate to the feelings of love a Birthmother of an Open Adoption will have. With a Birthmom in a semi-open adoption I can relate to their feelings of loss if they don't receive the pictures or letters that were promised. For a Birthmother in a closed adoption I can relate to the fear of never knowing.
I don't care what side of the triad or what type of adoption someone is from. I can learn something from each person that will help me in my journey and I am able to offer something back to help them.
