[cathy102]

I think it doesn't matter if you are adopted or not. I think it's how you were raised by your parents. I know alot of people that were adopted and had a great childhood and being adopted was not an issue. I can tell you that I wasn't adopted and I didn't like my mom growing up. She was not the nicest lady but is great now. I think that if having a loving home where the parents get along great and love their kids with their whole hearts, then adoption shouldn't effect the kids.

Now my kids are adopted and my hubby and I love each other so much. Our kids will be lucky because they have 2 parents that still hold hands, hug and kiss in front of our kids. They will know who their birthfamilies are at an early age...

I am sorry that you didn't have a great time growing up. You know, you could of grew up with your bio family and had the same childhood. Just a thought..

Are you trying to find your Bio family? I wish you all the luck, and again I am sorry that your childhood was not good. Mine wasn't either but I had to just deal with it and go on with life. I am a much happier person for that. I don't want to be a mom like my mom was to me.. My dad was great!!!

My 2 cents...

Cathy