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I'm very involved as a father to my two adopted daughters. So much so that my wife and I adjusted our work schedules to accomodate the needs of our children. She works days at a doctor's office 4 days a week- and I work overnights at a switchboard of a local hospital. I sleep during the day, so when the kids are home from school, I'm there to help with their homework, cook dinner, get chores done with them, etc.

I wouldn't change it for the world. Challenges do come up- as both daughters never had good role models for fathers in their lives and I think I've had to work that much hard to gain respect in the household. They do respect my wife more, but it's a work in progress.

I do feel there are times I wish I had the support of other adoptive fathers, as I think there are lots of groups for mothers but fathers often feel the struggle of developing these healthy relationships.

Would love to hear more from others... learning day by day.

Matt