Posts by Latte

I was adopted myself at about six weeks old.  When I was an adult, my adoptive parents mentioned to me that for a long time after I was adopted, I had my hands clenched in fists all the time, and also I wouldn't let anyone hold me...

Social worker really isn't doing the little ones any favors by not knowing (to give the benefit of the doubt) or not revealing (if you take a more cynical view) the whole story.  Maybe this is part of why they have so many...

Update:  I sent out an email to half-sister and half-brother today!  Decided not to discuss with my daughter until I see how they respond.   Latte

RedOakMomma - Wow, that does sound like a very similar situation!  Thanks for responding.  I plan to email my half-brother and half-sister soon.  Have just been a bit busy with other things and want to take time to write...

It sounds like you would have a chance of getting custody but what has the father's relationship been with the son up until now?  Do they visit, does he pay child support, etc.?  Why wasn't father called prior to son being...

Good point, Smithie.  I'm quite certain there was no adultery involved.  My birthfather was unmarried at the time I was born.  The story from bmother's family is that they considered getting married but decided not to...

Thanks for the responses.  I am very much leaning toward going forward with contacting the half-sibs, but waiting to see how they respond before telling my daughter that this is taking place . . .  Will keep you...

Hello -   My daughter was a month old when we adopted her, and she had been on formula the whole time up until then.  We tried adoptive breastfeeding but it was difficult and also seemed really upsetting for her -- she...

Hello All -   Any thoughts on this situation?   I was adopted as an infant, and I also have an adopted daughter.  My adoption was closed but as an adult, I made contact with my bio family.  It turned out my...

Agree with the other posters not to send your son there.  Suggest to push back on the other school closer to home and insist they make room, with a lawyer if necessary.