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Originally Posted by finallyamom0310
I just have to chime in here as after reading this thread and all the responses, I feel a bit wrong in how I am handling DD's adoption story. I don't hide it even when not asked by those I know (whether close friends or just acquaintances).
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You have to do what works and is comfortable for you. Since we adotped our kids at 6 and 10, they are very much aware of the fact that they are adopted. The three kids all look enough alike, and enough like dh and I that nobody would ever suspect that they are not biological sibs. In fact, other than the tricky fact that our bio son and adopted daughter are only 5 months apart, it would be very easy to "pass" as a biological family.
But why? They are not ashamed to be adopted. I am not ashamed of adopting them. We are completely open and honest with everyone about our adoptions. We don't necessarily go into details about the circumstances that lead to their being adopted, but my kids love to tell people that they are chosen.
We have an open relationship with my daughters birth family, and her mother, grandmother and sister have attended events at our church and dance recitals. T is proud to introduce them to her friends.
Keep on doing what you are doing. I think it is healthy to acknowledge adoption.