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We just got the call today. We met with instate adoption counselors earlier this week and a child was brought up who met our parameters. He carries several scary diganoses (ODD and possible bipolar) but does not seem to be exhibiting the features anymore. He is also on a lot of meds that his caseworker thinks should be weaned and maybe even stopped.
We have done this before, so meds do not bother me, but his "cocktail" seems over the top given his history.
Sometimes the behaviors kids develop to survive are adaptive in that scenario and are not innate or psychiatric in nature. It's just so darn hard to tell this early in the process. We will go to full disclosure and then have 3-14 days to decide. We would hate to make a bad choice, so want to be thorough up front. I am scared and excited all at once.
Karen
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