My column in the paper helped me connect to several adoptees in my town which is awesome. I'm starting to consider the support group but no idea how to even start. Any suggestions would be welcome.
I just wanted to mention I in now way don't get that people are angry or think they shouldn't be. It just surprised me is all and I know everyone deals with things their own way. I just felt kinda odd at first that I didn't have this overwhelming anger. I was sad, confused, lost, shocked, etc. But I was also lucky and given to a decent family.
I almost think it was better I didn't know as a teen. I was a horrible teenager as it was and any reason to rebel more would have been bad. Getting pregnant with my son at 19 saved me.
I wondered today if my weight problems are associated. I mean, not trying to make excuses. I know most is my bad habits but I do know genetics play a part. But I also wonder about these claims that adopted children know deep down inside that something is missing and try to fill that void. While I didn't know I was adopted, I always felt different. I always suspected I was because of that difference. I always felt odd. And still do most days. Like I never really completely belong.
So maybe talking to others will help further sort all this out. I hope so.
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