I know that I came here for support. I am a birthmother and did have a very sad moment in my attempt to reach out to my birthson. I quickly discovered that not only were people here able to provide support, but also education regarding adoption. However, I do think that sometimes are taken personally when that is not the intention of the author. I have noticed some responses do seem not to try to be sensitive to other members when that approach is not necessary, asked for, and obviously not appreciated. However, I have been alive for more than 10 minutes now and I know that this happens throughout our entire lives. Therefore, I have found it easier to allow other people's negativity and sometimes outright rudeness to be their problem and not mine. I have posted and had some responses that have been somewhat surprising to me but at the same time I have appreciated the honesty. I ask about issues here that I need to understand. I appreciate this site very much and spend a lot of my waking hours here.
