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I have always known I was adopted and never felt ashamed to tell anyone. I can't remember anyone making hurtful remarks either.
Especially when people are talking about hereditary features like twins running in the family, or how tall all the siblings are, I'm honest about being adopted because I couldn't really participate in the conversation.
I think that it's important to be upfront about adoption if the opportunity comes up. I see it as a way to educate people on how different families can be.
I think that owning it and not being worried about other people's reactions go far in the internal healing process and overcoming external taboos.
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