tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post5860474873550895290..comments2024-03-27T04:34:25.542-04:00Comments on Miki's Hope: Adoption--Should I or Shouldn't I-From the View of An Adopted WomanMikiHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07640367299991736503noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-54504640997101159152016-04-30T19:02:35.831-04:002016-04-30T19:02:35.831-04:00nice storynice storyrajeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761481632081472141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-86053412554753136332016-04-28T10:28:39.587-04:002016-04-28T10:28:39.587-04:00My mom was adopted (born in 1971) and she herself ...My mom was adopted (born in 1971) and she herself has said that her mother (who adopted her) was and is a better mother than her biological mother ever could have been. I have to agree, she allowed my brother and I to meet our biological grandmother, but she has made no attempt to come see us in the past 16 years or so. She speaks to her biological family on Facebook, but her biological sister on her mother's side is who she is closest with out of all of them.<br /><br />I became pregnant at 15 years old and call me selfish, but adoption was NOT an option for my child. I was a troubled teen and my daughter saved my life. While yes, my family did have to help me out a bit here and there I feel I have done a good job of raising her as such a young parent. I graduated high school a year early, I've worked since I was 15 (before I was even pregnant with her). After I graduated high school I went on to be a full time college student and work two part time jobs all at the age of 17 and with a baby. If I hadn't had her in my life, I doubt I would have graduated high school let alone gone onto college. She is now 10 years old and has two little brothers. Since she was born while I was living at home, obviously. She still has a bedroom at grandma's and thankfully my mom owns the duplex we all live in so we're all still very close. My pregnancy at 15 also drew my mom and I closer as I grew up so quickly. sarh shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990645023204117535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-63337441792927319752016-04-25T23:35:28.476-04:002016-04-25T23:35:28.476-04:00I thank you for sharing this story. I do think som...I thank you for sharing this story. I do think sometimes the child gets to have a better life. Some are adopted for other reasons. Some have happy endings when they find their biological mom , some dont want to be involved at all. Its just a chance you take I guess.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724140099345112959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-29713220424628665042016-04-25T17:46:08.240-04:002016-04-25T17:46:08.240-04:00Thank you for sharing your story!!Thank you for sharing your story!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-88025876952040705382016-04-22T09:43:43.000-04:002016-04-22T09:43:43.000-04:00Thank you for sharing your story with us.Thank you for sharing your story with us.Karen Machamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949387725167506836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-952164793340556372016-04-15T23:53:04.961-04:002016-04-15T23:53:04.961-04:00Thanks for sharing your touching story about adopt...Thanks for sharing your touching story about adoption.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031560991064792709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-36183976802124013942016-04-15T02:13:22.226-04:002016-04-15T02:13:22.226-04:00Thank you for this beautiful post, much appreciate...Thank you for this beautiful post, much appreciated!Nikolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002115564239310271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-7876678896984409632016-04-12T13:53:25.665-04:002016-04-12T13:53:25.665-04:00I am glad that you have shared your story and were...I am glad that you have shared your story and were adopted by such a supportive and loving family. I know someone who is considering adoptio.jopbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180757865110086552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-51655776293577097492016-04-11T07:35:59.890-04:002016-04-11T07:35:59.890-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am a ...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I am a big believer in adoption, which so many people find ironic since I have chosen not to become a mother, myself. Even though I am firm in this decision, I have to admit that it is *possible* (although unlikely) for me to change my mind. If for some reason motherhood is a path that I find myself wanting to go on sometime in the future I will happily adopt. There are so many children who need love and a happy home. It shouldn't be about my genetic code, it would be about giving love to a child. :) Thank you again! :)CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13467910545905966203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-40180355006067836202016-04-10T12:04:40.735-04:002016-04-10T12:04:40.735-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. I have relative...Thank you for sharing your story. I have relatives that are considering adoption. I will refer them to this book.cheryle936https://www.blogger.com/profile/05773135592522198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-59906798624290445982016-04-07T18:52:49.745-04:002016-04-07T18:52:49.745-04:00Thank you for sharing this lovely and moving story...Thank you for sharing this lovely and moving story.<br /> MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-25108232146648992342016-04-07T16:16:52.043-04:002016-04-07T16:16:52.043-04:00I think its hard on a parent to decide to give up ...I think its hard on a parent to decide to give up there flesh and blood, but sometimes it just needs to be done, and its ok, No one to judge you or that child, Thank you for sharing your story..<br />@tisonlyme143tisme143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16907455914959938007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-50643048623337501732016-04-06T01:54:09.865-04:002016-04-06T01:54:09.865-04:00I think if you don't believe in abortion and y...I think if you don't believe in abortion and you can't take care of a child properly then the best thing you can do for that child is give it to a loving responsible couple who can't have their own children. This way you know the child will be loved and cared for.Debbie White Beattienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-23598959898739273132016-04-05T14:22:40.169-04:002016-04-05T14:22:40.169-04:00It is so nice that you chose to share your story.It is so nice that you chose to share your story.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195877381658571039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-9620897134643098562016-04-03T23:43:27.493-04:002016-04-03T23:43:27.493-04:00Adoption sure has changed, although nowdays it is ...Adoption sure has changed, although nowdays it is still difficult aand still expensive unless you know a Mom thats giving aa child up. I know how hrd a friend tried. Her husband is a cop, she a social worker at a hospice and no other children the perfect home and it took years and thousands of dollars aand several failed times. It broke their heart every time it ffell through.tannawingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10940879210907665715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-71848386535518699982016-04-03T18:32:05.110-04:002016-04-03T18:32:05.110-04:00this is a very beautiful story thanks for sharing ...this is a very beautiful story thanks for sharing Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12644709597252675724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-10315617441833692872016-04-03T17:17:29.128-04:002016-04-03T17:17:29.128-04:00How beautiful! Adoption is such a blessing, both f...How beautiful! Adoption is such a blessing, both for the parents and the child. I've been lucky to know and be a part of some amazing adoption stories. It can be so incredible to witness the creation of a new family when a parent chooses to adopt!Marthalynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468459174127295666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-85088104219122421182016-04-03T14:28:20.575-04:002016-04-03T14:28:20.575-04:00What a gift for both adopter and adoptee! Love doe...What a gift for both adopter and adoptee! Love doesn't prejudice itself about blood. God bless adoption!Sherry Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307801633414586278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-28235136678029573142016-04-03T09:33:08.593-04:002016-04-03T09:33:08.593-04:00I support everyone.I support everyone.Michelle Elizondohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709468785090165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-63967282023510849642016-04-02T20:55:55.739-04:002016-04-02T20:55:55.739-04:00I think adoption is a wonderful thing and it takes...I think adoption is a wonderful thing and it takes very special people to give up their baby to a new family.Judy Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071791027693675096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-44001006238529655092016-04-02T20:17:38.807-04:002016-04-02T20:17:38.807-04:00Thank you for sharing your story. I think adopting...Thank you for sharing your story. I think adopting is a great thing. There are so many kids who need homes and alot of couples who deserve children but can't have them. It's Me Dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804990074786652883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-87201771081237616562016-04-02T17:39:48.119-04:002016-04-02T17:39:48.119-04:00I think adoption is a great thing. I am sure that...I think adoption is a great thing. I am sure that in most cases it is very hard to give up a child. It would be so hard to let go even though you know it would be in the best interest of the child. I am so happy you grew up in a loving home. As far as not being touchy, feely, it could have to do with the fact you did not receive this the first year of life. I will be praying for youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716843403151051819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-42444936299414291022016-03-27T07:30:14.646-04:002016-03-27T07:30:14.646-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. Adopting...Thank you so much for sharing your story. Adopting is great, you can help the child.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877076037395673491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-78700568186262704762016-03-26T14:10:40.757-04:002016-03-26T14:10:40.757-04:00Thanks for sharing your story! I'm so glad tha...Thanks for sharing your story! I'm so glad that your adoptive parents are amazing! I have several friends who are thinking about adopting and I have heard that it's quite difficult here. Ave HLAhttp://www.homelifeabroad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-55337531876862024362016-03-26T12:01:12.155-04:002016-03-26T12:01:12.155-04:00My cousin just adopted a baby this year after year...My cousin just adopted a baby this year after years of trying! She knows the birth mother and the baby is able to see the birth mother and siblings so far. Thank you for sharing your story.Jenny @cookeatgohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542287847226794488noreply@blogger.com