[Gia T.]

My husband and I are beginning the process of adoption and have spoken with a counselor regarding open versus closed adoption. I was adopted as an infant and I was always a bit relieved that I didn't have to share my life with another person. While I had questions, my adotive parents did such an excellent job being open with questions and letting me know I was adopted that it has never been an issue with me. Therefore, the whole thought of anything beyone my husband and I sending letters/picture is beyond what I can understand as someone who has grown up adopted.

I guess I would like to read other adoptive parents stories (good and not-so-good) relating to the issue of open adoption. Maybe this message is too broad, but I'd like to read actual accounts rather than base our decision soley on a meeting with an adoption counselor.

Thanks.