Every parent who adopts a child hopes to love them as their own biological kids. However, some folks struggle to connect to their adopted children.
“I hate myself for it since I promised her parents I’d love her no different and I feel like I’ve let everyone down,” she writes.
This is why some parents create throwaway accounts and take to anonymous forums to ask for advice—they know that they can be honest without others being too harsh on them. Others simply want to vent or need a kind word or two to get past a tough moment in their lives.older children who are adopted may have experienced trauma or neglect in their lives if they have lived in foster care, an orphanage, or with another family for a long period of time. They may have abandonment or trust issues.
“Parents should make an effort to learn as much as possible about their child’s history before the adoption, in order to better prepare themselves for their child’s specific needs. In cases where this is not possible, educating themselves about trauma, childhood mental health, and the possible effects of foster or institutionalized care can help parents get a better sense of what to expect,” Psychology Today writes.
“Parents may question their own legitimacy as a parent, for instance, or worry that they will not bond with their child; these feelings can contribute to symptoms like sadness, lethargy, sleeplessness, anxiety, or guilt.”Here’s what some readers had to say after going through the mom’s candid postBy entering your email and clicking Subscribe, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners.
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