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Hey Radio-
Nice to see you on here again!!! I never saw adoption as being a core issue until I searched for and found my b-mom- then I realized that adoption did actually have a significant role in shaping my feelings re things and colored the way I saw the world and myself within the world. It explained my reactions to different events in life. Those revelations continue to unfold.
As far as adoption being a core issue as it relates to addiction, I think it is one of MANY things that contribute to an already present biological/genetic propensity to addiction. But I can definitely see how feelings of loneliness, low self esteem, feelings of being different/not belonging, being a shameful secret, anger, not knowing your roots (all that adoption stuff) feed addictions as a person seeks to numb the pain or anger.
I don't consider myself to have an addictive personality but the question you raise is interesting. Hope some more people chime in.
Maybe you can get a separate forum "heading" here on adoption forums for these discussions if there is enough interest!
Liz
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