[vicrose]

I never had a problem with identity growing up, my adoptive family were a bunch of black-haired olive skinned Italians, and I myself am Irish/Italian, but for some strange reason, you can't see the Italian side of me only the Irish, I am blonde haired, green eyed, very fair skinned. So everyone who met my family just assumed that I was adopted by my looks. But, please don't assume all adoptive parents are insecure!! My adoptive mother was the least insecure person that I know, she actually wanted to help me with my search for my bio-mom before she died!! But now that she has passed on, I am left to search alone, because my adoptive dad is no help at all, his insecurities won't let him help, but I respect that even though it hurts me!! But on a more humorous note, my oldest son looks exactly like me!!!! He looks soooo like me, it's like looking into a mirror when I look at him. It's kind of neat having someone look like me. If and when I find my birthfamily, it will be fun seeing what they look like!!!! Sincerely, Brenda.................