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I am in the middle of reading this book and a lot of it is really on the mark when it comes to my feelings and challenges as an adult adoptee. This author seems very in touch with our experiences as adoptees.
I would love to speak/message with another adoptee who has read this book and see how you feel about the theories, themes running through these pages. Have any of the strategies been helpful to you?
Thanks! Tina
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Tkell, I have read bits and pieces of the book and saw the potential in it - but I had long since made my peace so it didn't hold much for me - I did find her first book very interesting and validating as well and saw how each of us in the family followed the different paths she had laid out as children. Others have found this second book very helpful and if you find it so then keep reading. There isn't too much traffic on this forum by adoptees but as the book is relevant to both first parents and adoptive parents as well - hopefully some will respond. Bumping this thread to catch the afternoon views. Take care,Dickons
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tkell
I am in the middle of reading this book and a lot of it is really on the mark when it comes to my feelings and challenges as an adult adoptee. This author seems very in touch with our experiences as adoptees.
I would love to speak/message with another adoptee who has read this book and see how you feel about the theories, themes running through these pages. Have any of the strategies been helpful to you?
Thanks! Tina
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Hey,
I haven't read "Coming home to self" but i have read "Primal Wound" by the same author. I feel all of the themes were very relevant and she has a great insight into adoptees. I would love to hear about an adoptees personal feelings and responses to some of her theories too!
I found it quite difficult and depressing to read some of the book because as great as it is to know you are not alone in feeling like that, it really hurts to have to acknowledge all of it and face up to it.
My Primal Wound arrived last Friday; I finished it that day. I agree with the sentiments of realizing that everything we've felt is normal for us. And yes, it is hard to face the realities of our existences and lives. I'm giving Primal Wound to my counselor so she has a good idea of how to proceed with me.
Are there any books about being a Late Discovery Adoptee? I think that would be fascinating - especially for us to know we are not alone.
I haven't read Primal Wound but I am planning on buying it. I'm 22 and have known all my life that I was adopted. But my aMom just gave me letters and stuff a few months ago (after I got married) and gave me her blessing. It's hard to deal with but I think I'm almost ready to search. I heard Coming Home to Self was a great book. I plan on reading that one soon.
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