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Well...it's people who accept this stigma that keep it going. There is nothing "wrong" with being adopted regardless of what some people may think. I have always known that I was adopted, but in my family, I have been the only one to make reference to it. I was never treated any differently than my older sisters; outside of being the only son of course. And all of my friends knew growing up that I was adopted, but it was never a big deal to them either. And that's the way it should be. I am no less a person for being adopted that what I would be had I not.
It is unfortunate those who tend to "tag" things, or categorize, are often the ones who become offended when they themselves get tagged. It is an unfortunate part of being human in our society. Adoption is a wonderful thing, but is marred by those who make it bad and perpetuate the "stigma." Being adopted is a state of mind, not a dictate or law of nature. Only you can make you feel less than a person by being adopted. All others show their ignorance, and stupidity, by thinking it to be shameful. I guess I have been fortunate and not ran in to anyone who thought such.
Do us all a favor, point out to people there is no shame in being adopted. It may just be the beginning of the end for this stigma you despise so.
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