Below are some excerpts from the February Issue of Adoptive Families Magazine. I thought it was interesting to read what AF is saying about adoption support groups.
AF Says:
One of the happy surprises of adoptive parenting is the friendship and camaraderie to be found in adoption support groups. While friends and family don’t always understand the joys and challenges of raising children whose ethnicity, special needs, or personal histories may set them apart, support groups can provide information, companionship, and enrichment that you won’t find elsewhere.
What can a support group do for me?
* Emotional Support and Guidance in person, on line, or on the telephone.
* Newsletter highlighting local issues and activities.
* Adoptchats featuring living-room dialogue with other parents and professionals.
* Educational Workshops on topics for prospective and experienced adoptive parents.
* Information and Referrals regarding agencies, attorneys, one-on-one support, and more.
* Social Activities to promote friendships, connections, and fun.
The Importance of Support
Almost every adult adoptee I have talked to who was not involved in a group with his or her family has mourned this fact. Almost everyone has said, “When I was growing up, I wish I had known other kids who were adopted just like me. I had no one to empathize with what I was going through.
For more follow the link on the blog to AF Magazine.
Hope to see many of you Friday evening at the Olive Garden.
Holly
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Finalization Day
Here we are on finalization day. A journey that started only a little over a year ago closes today on February 13th, 2007 at the courthouse with Lisa our social worker. Lisa is an angel to our family. Our family is complete. We could not have done it without the help of God, and our friends and families. Thank you to all of our wonderful friends and to our supportive families who made this miracle come true.
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