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I think the term 'real parents' is silly. I don't think there are any fake parents! They're just different
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Adoptees are the most important voices in adoption, and we should spend more time listening to them. This interview is proof that most of the time, open adoption is the healthiest choice for the child.
- June 21, 2017
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Annaleece Merrill replied on Frank Christlieb's thread "Birth father narrative in The Dallas Morning News".
Wow. This is beautifully written. I am so sorry for the trauma you experienced as an adoptee, especially the pain you have associated with your birth father. But my heart is so happy that you have been able to find your brothers and form a bond with them. I believe that your birth mother knew how difficult your life would be because of your birth father, and placed you for adoption out of love, keeping your best interest at heart.You are a wonderful writer, and this was a very impactful piece. Thanks so much for sharing it!
Annaleece Merrill replied on Cherise Norris's thread "Deciding to adopt when fertility is *NOT* an issue".
Adoption is something I have seriously considered and may end up doing someday. I'm actually a birth parent, so I know for sure that I can have biological children. But adoption will always have a very special place in my heart and I would be very open to adopting down the road.
Annaleece Merrill replied on Michelle Mueller's thread "2-7-69".
Hi Michelle, please check out the search and reunion section of this site. You will be able to register and find more support there
