[Stormster]

Does anyone know of any? Where can I find them? I feel like such a trendsetter lately. I'm the only one I know who is in an OA.

Yesterday I was speaking on the phone with E's birthmother and my Dad called. I told him I had to call him back because I was on the phone with her. When I finally returned his call his first words to me were "what did SHE want?"

I took a deep breath and said "Dad, I called HER. We are in an OPEN ADOPTION (for the fiftieth time). That means we speak, we send pics and will someday, hopefully, have visits. This is the reason SHE chose US. If we hadn't wanted this E would not be with us."

but the thing is a month from now this is all going to happen again. I would love to put together something that explains OA better than I do because MAN I can't take it anymore. Not one person close to me said good for you or that sounds awesome or anything....

All I get is silence, uncomfortable silence or rude comments like "what did SHE want"

Has the world (or my family) gone insane? I literally want a handout so if anyone stares at their shoes again I can say "here please read this so you can understand better"

So any references would be appreciated.