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adoptionFrom: Stephanie (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu Sep 29 09:22:06 2005
Good morning all, I just wanted to thank Sudsey for sharing her story. I, like her, always have known that I was adopted. I don't recall much of my early childhood, there were good times and bad times, I guess I have blocked it all out... but I do know that I do not ever remember a time when I did not know I was adopted. My Dad is also adopted, so I'm second generation! My older younger brother is also adopted although we are not related. I have never looked back and thought things could have been better if my birth mom had kept me. Sure, things might have been different, but, despite the hard times, I've been blessed with a Dad who loves me so very much and would do anything for me. I have recently asked the province for a search for my biological parents, namely my birth mother, but only for medical reasons. What with this 'wonderful' disease we all share and a few other 'minor' health issues, it's becoming more important to me to find out further medial history. I wouldn't mind meeting my birth mother, if only to show her that she made the right choice as Sudsey says - I've had a good life with wonderful opportunities given through my expereinces with my family - however, MY DAD IS MY DAD - no-one could EVER take that away from me! I have to admit I do not remember much in the way of hassles from kids as we grew up - but, like I said I think I have blocked a lot out. We also went to a new school every year, so that makes a bit of a difference too (no, not a military brat, we just moved a lot). I'm sure there were times when kids got to me, but I honestly do not remember a time when I let it get to me. Recently I was staying with the parents of some friends and the dad took the time to find out a bit more about me. He got this incredible glow in his eyes when he found out I was adopted and said "You were CHOSEN, how special!" made me cry then and now too! As I struggle with my decision to have hysterectomy I struggle with the loss of my 'womanhood' and the ability to do what I was designed to do, yet I KNOW, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that adoption is of course an option, no, more than that, a gift, a gift that I am especially equipped to be able to share with the child that I adopt in the future. I even get to carry on the family 'tradition'! This will still be quite a struggle, but when I come out of the fog of the pain, I know that I will be blessed with a special child, a child who was destined for me anyway... Hugs to all who are struggling too, with the physical and emotional pain this shared experience brings to each of us. Stephanie
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