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7 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - An update on what\'s g... · 1 reply · +2 points

I won't share it with anyone!

7 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - The Mystery of the Mur... · 0 replies · +2 points

They read it this week and thought it was hilarious.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - Always thought about a... · 0 replies · +5 points

Thanks Erin! Yes, it's a totally personal decision, and the point of this post was to get people to think outside the "bio then adopt" box that seems to be what most do.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - Always thought about a... · 1 reply · +8 points

Lisa, I was talking about my own family. And who am I to say? Well . . . I'm not speaking for myself. I'm speaking for my son Jafta. And he talks ALL THE TIME about what it means to have a brother who matches. Adoptees are the voices who matter on this, not mine. Please do some research and listen to those who have walked this road.

Also, again, my family looked like this for a while too. As do the families of many people I love and care about. I'm not shaming. I'm just speaking about what is best based on the research I've done.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - Always thought about a... · 0 replies · +6 points

No, I did not say the train left the station. This post was geared to people who are still in the planning stages. I've absolutely not said that people with bio kids shouldn't adopt.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - Always thought about a... · 2 replies · +15 points

I would really encourage you to read the writings of adult adoptees on this topic. In Their Own Voices is a great one on this. The sibling thing DOES matter to kids. And I'm sorry that some families feel slighted by me mentioning it, but it needs to be said. It was true in my family and it is true for most adult adoptees.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - On placing twins in th... · 0 replies · +3 points

Yes, I know they are not biological twins. But the parenting issues are the same as biological twins. And SEO is not something I've ever paid a bit of attention to.

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - How to talk to teacher... · 1 reply · +2 points

Me too!

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - How to talk to teacher... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks Deanna!

8 years ago @ http://www.rageagainst... - Planned Parenthood, fe... · 7 replies · +7 points

I agree, Katherine. I was dismayed to see so many people react with, "HOW DARE YOU, THEY DO SO MUCH GOOD" as if any critical discussion is totally off limits.

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