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Comment on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Doesn’t Work for Adoptive Parenting Either by Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:34:56 +0000

Sara, I’ve never read it. I will now.

Comment on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Doesn’t Work for Adoptive Parenting Either by Sara

Sara — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:07:30 +0000

I am reading George Burns’ book “Gracie: A Love Story.” George and Gracie adopted their two kids in the 1930s. He talks about how they made sure to talk to the kids about adoption. They even brought the kids back to the adoption agency to meet the woman who ran it. I don’t know if George and Gracie were being progressive or just aware that, with thier fame, there was no way to keep the adoptions secret. Its a touching part of the book.

Comment on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Doesn’t Work for Adoptive Parenting Either by Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:57:07 +0000

Thank you so much for saying it better than I did. Our job as parents is to bring it up and then respect their decision on where the conversation goes.

Comment on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Doesn’t Work for Adoptive Parenting Either by andy

andy — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:14:33 +0000

Awesome post! As a grown up adoptee, this is so very true! I had the best relationship with my mom, she was open to talk about adoption but NEVER brought it up, so it made me feel like I shouldn’t bring it up, even when I wanted to.

Comment on Miscarriage/Recurrent Pregnancy Loss by Amy Powers

Amy Powers — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 19:37:50 +0000

Thank you for all of this wonderful information!

Comment on Adopting from Haiti Post Earthquake by Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:58:05 +0000

Hi Heather. Thanks. sometimes I worry that I cover to broad a range, so it’s nice to hear that someone likes it.

Comment on Adopting from Haiti Post Earthquake by Suzy

Suzy — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:39:48 +0000

Thanks for the information.

~Happy ICLW~

Comment on Adopting from Haiti Post Earthquake by Alexandria Wiedmann

Alexandria Wiedmann — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:45:23 +0000

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Comment on A Reluctant Spouse: When Only One Partner Wants to Adopt by Holly

Holly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:35:24 +0000

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Comment on Adopting from Haiti Post Earthquake by Heather

Heather — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:41:07 +0000

I’m a regular reader, but thought in honor of ICLW I’d leave a comment. I really appreciate your posts. I love that you cover such a broad range of topics. Thanks!