Tag: adoptive moms
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Are Adoptive and Foster Moms Supposed to Bite the Bullet with Kid Anger?
As an adopted person, I wish my mom would have let me know the truth about hurting her with my anger instead of just biting the bullet and swallowing hard until the next rage. How are we kids to learn what anger costs those who love us? In some ways, just ignoring the anger spree…
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The Granddaddy Fear of Many Adoptive and Foster Moms
This post deals with a common fear among many adoptive and foster moms-that their child will someday prefer the birth mom and go and live with her. The answers presented are understanding the dual identity of the child, making verbal boundaries, and the right timing.
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Your Adopted or Foster Child’s Memories May Surprise You
Even though we adoptees and foster kids lash out relentlessly at our moms, there are hidden pockets of love that will surface someday.