[kakuehl]

Like the others, I can't think of one particular thing that was said to me to help me decide. I was a senior in college when I gave birth. Partially as a result of my psycholgy courses, partially because of my knowledge of myself and my own childhood, I believed it was the most loving thing I could do for him. I still believe that children deserve parents who are ready to be parents.

My mother was against adoption, my father for it. Both were willing to support my decision. Thirty-six years later, I still believe it was the best decision for D despite the effects on my life.