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Hard Truths You Should Know About Adoption
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First, Know Adoption Has A Rough History
But Ethical Practices Are In Place Now
Adoption Is Traumatizing
But We Can Learn From Adult Adoptees
Post-Adoption Depression Is Real
But Biology Isn't Required For Love
Adoption Becomes Part Of Your Identity
But The Adoption Community Is Great
Open Adoption Can Get Complicated
But Open Adoption Can Be Wonderful For Everyone
Not Everyone Will Understand
But You Will Learn How To Be An Advocate
Your Joy Is Someone Else's Loss
But You Have An Opportunity For Second Chances
Adoption Is Not A Fix For Infertility
But It Is A Way To Grow Your Family
The Adoption Process Is Messy
But It Is Worth It
You Will Be In For Some Hard Questions
But You Can Be Prepared
The World Isn't Kind To Adoptees
But It Is Getting Better
Your Child Will Wonder What Might Have Been
But You Don't Have To Take It Personally
Your Child Will Struggle With Their Identity
But You Can Navigate It By Their Side
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