Comments on: Emotional Wound: Finding Out One Is Adopted

By: michelle

michelle — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:54:47 +0000

In reply to Staci Troilo. Yes, lots of similariities between adoptees and donor conceived. Similarites exist in emotional experiences, lack of genetic mirroring, lack of legal access to records pertaining to self, expectations of gratitude...and the list goes on.

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By: No Name Please

No Name Please — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 17:57:11 +0000

Interesting analysis. You might add: temper tantrums, depression, lack of focus, dropping out of school.

By: Traci Kenworth

Traci Kenworth — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:22:54 +0000

Good to know!!

By: Deb Salisbury

Deb Salisbury — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 16:29:38 +0000

Thank you! These traits will add depth to my current novel.

By: Staci Troilo

Staci Troilo — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 14:26:19 +0000

I know many people this applies to, and I think you nailed it. It raised a question for me, though. How do you think this is similar to and different from children born from egg, sperm, or embryo donation? Is that a trait you might consider explaining?

As always, thanks for your hard work.

By: Brmaycock

Brmaycock — Sat, 09 Jan 2016 14:20:03 +0000

This is very appropriate, am writing on this topic at this very second (well I’m on social media, really, but you know what I mean;)) A family member (in my own family, in real life) is adopted, and it is such a belt across the face with a shovel to all involved when it comes out (the person who was adopted agreed with this sentiment), it changes lives in so many little ways and yet changes nothing too, it doesn’t change the memories that have been built since. A great post and hopefully people will see from both note and post that this is a very well rounded, realistic take on adoption.