[Guatemom]

This is what I emailed:
I am absolutely DISGUSTED at the use of the term "non-mom" to describe an adoptive mother.
As an adoptive mom of 2 beautiful boys, I am extremely offended and disappointed that such a distinguished network such as yourself would see my role in their lives as anything less than what it truly is---their MOM.
By doing this, you also restrict the definition of a "Mom" to only a woman who gives birth. Not only is this absurd, but it is impractical, illogical and obviously offensive as it implies that the primary duty of a woman to her child is to only give birth. What happens after that? Who cradles them when they are sick? Who wipes away tears? Who loves and protects? Who NURTURES? I could go on and on...
You are adding to the myth of nature over nurture. Had you truly observed or taken into account the relationship of a MOM with her children (adopted or not), you would see that there is no difference. My children do not see me as anyone other than MOM. I am all they have known, and I fill my role with much humility, faith, and gratitude for the blessing to be called MOM. How dare you attempt to strike that down.
If you want to honor MOTHERS, then please do it correctly. It is sad that after all an adoptive family must go through to simply become a family in the first place, that we must also encounter ignorant prejudice as this in the media.

Truly disappointed,
M* proud MOM