I don’t really know if this happens everywhere or if it’s just a Chilean trait, but one of the most annoying topics of conversation here are romantic relationships and children
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As an adopted baby myself, I have to say that blood doesn't mean anything! Hahaha ^_^ You are a wonderful, caring mother! I think any child would be damn lucky to call you, mom! Related biologically or not.
I am right with you, Anita. Don't let others control your life! You are not a baby factory! You don't "owe" anyone anything--especially not new life. It is your body. It is your family.
A lot of people are scared of adoption. Bringing some "other" person into their family. What if it doesn't love you? What if it is a "bad egg." Those are real fears to a lot of people. AND THEY ARE ALL FALSE.
Adoption is a really lengthy process. It is time consuming and has many challenges. I think everyone is always worried that adopted kids are somehow maladjusted or something. Untrue.
I am proud to say that I am an adopted person. I love my family. I have lots of friends. I grew up a normal little person, and I am almost done getting my college degree. If anyone gets snotty about adopting a baby, you can point them to me!
I think people are always confused when they meet a woman who doesn't want to have any children. A woman who doesn't want to make babies? What? How unnatural! Heaven forbid women be anything except mothers.
Motherhood isn't compulsory, it is a choice.
You are a wonderful person and a great mother. Don't let anyone take away YOUR choice.
Thank you so much for your words. It's fantastic to see this form the perspective of an adopted child and it warms my heart to think that someday, a little boy or girl I adopted will see life exactly as you do. Many, many hugs!!!!
I am right with you, Anita. Don't let others control your life! You are not a baby factory! You don't "owe" anyone anything--especially not new life. It is your body. It is your family.
A lot of people are scared of adoption. Bringing some "other" person into their family. What if it doesn't love you? What if it is a "bad egg." Those are real fears to a lot of people. AND THEY ARE ALL FALSE.
Adoption is a really lengthy process. It is time consuming and has many challenges. I think everyone is always worried that adopted kids are somehow maladjusted or something. Untrue.
I am proud to say that I am an adopted person. I love my family. I have lots of friends. I grew up a normal little person, and I am almost done getting my college degree. If anyone gets snotty about adopting a baby, you can point them to me!
I'm adopted, and I'm ok! ^_^
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Heaven forbid women be anything except mothers.
Motherhood isn't compulsory, it is a choice.
You are a wonderful person and a great mother.
Don't let anyone take away YOUR choice.
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And thanks again for your support! It means a lot to me.
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Many, many hugs!!!!
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