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Old 02-26-2008, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DCMomLady

Before I tell my story, I want to say that I think your sister's tattoo is her way of making sure that she is not the family secret that your aunt is in your brother's life. Thus, the highly visible location of her tattoo. She took the decision about adoption honesty away from you and your husband but it is probably the decision you would have arrived at eventually. The tattoo may even become a source of comfort to your daughter as it is a visible declaration of how important she was to her birthmother -- and that is a question that many adoptees struggle to answer for themselves.

I agree completely! I believe that it is her body and that the child does have a right to know who she is and where she came from. It's part of her story.

DCMomLady, thank you for your insight! It's much appreciated!
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