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This is obviously a very old post; however, since bromanchik posted, i thought i would too considering there will be many people in adoption-land reading this! There are other options beside adoption . . .they is guardianship and legal custody. Relative adoption can be a very positive thing (ours is) however there is a price to pay, many times. Currently the birth mom (our relative) has cut off all contact with us. I don't think we did anything wrong per se, but just know that if the situation is not handled delicately (all parties' feelings and needs considered, what is truly best for the child and how everyone will feel after the change), then relationships within the family can be severely damaged or possibly severed. Adoption within the family changes everyones lives permanently . . for the good and for the bad. Don't expect your family to ever be the same.
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