Do you know...I've had the same thing happen with the following people thing! I had so much daily contact that I thought I was following people already. Slowly I've been finding people I'm so glad you found me because I hadn't followed you yet! Lol. Silly challenge!!
Thank you for your wise words on the future. I know there will be lots of tough conversations when they are older and I'm trying to prepare myself now. I also want to be able to give them information and answer questions (as age appropriate) along the way. I guess that's one reason I'm super grateful for my counseling degree at this point! Hopefully my training will have prepared me for what's to come in that department as well. SO glad to hear from you and thanks for your kind words and input!
I had seen this video and was thinking of these two when I wrote that. https://www.facebook.com/danijohnsonlive/videos/10156082432173496/?hc_ref=ARR7iEAX71jxoEeW5Z4mbd2RQ-2g7ZawR1qe8jYA5VOd1QrBhVFO-zI5Nta6whq-FIk I had to search to find it, but I thought you might find value in it. Both of them were adopted and shared the child's perspective, as well as others. Hopefully something in it might help you prepare.
I believe you are a wise woman and I think I understand a little bit about how you love your two. There are lots of nuggets in the video. Every story is unique, but there are shared feelings for the child about abandonment and where they belong. Your kids are lucky they have you and that you're aware.
Thank you so much for sharin that and your kind words. That touched my heart! There's some you tube videos out there too (I can't remember the series title right now) about a kid's perspective about their foster care experience. I really need to find that video and watch it as well. While it might be hard at times to watch, it's good to hear those perspectives to prepare me for their needs. Thank you for your support and digging to find that video!!!
I'm glad you found it valuable! Your kids are lucky you are willing to open your heart to the possibility of them having a relationship with their birth parents, but also being equipped to help them deal with possibly more rejection.
I think Christina mentioned being active in adoptions groups some how, could be a resource?
Great idea!! Thank you for all of your kind words.
Just calling it like I see it :) hang in there
Oh, AND having longer names for when they're into trouble could definitely come in handy! Ha!!