[sugarbabysmommy]

Nicole's post is right on!! Adoption is not coparenting, and yes, many people you encounter, people who have nothing to do with open adoption, will insist to you that it is. There is a lot of misinformation out there. I advocate education and reading, that way if you do pursue closed you know what you are saying no to by not seeking open.

By the way, if when my little one turns 13 and decides to run away to be with their "real family" I have faith that they will put my child in the car and bring my child home. I have that faith because I know them.

Fear is hard to overcome, and it is present in both open and closed.