Misunderstanding 1

Conversation about adoption can be tricky.  A seemingly benign comment can cause an adoptive parent to lash out in protection of their family.

I’ve received many emails from people quite upset. They are experiencing negativity from friends or acquaintances when asking about adoption.

The questions themselves are harmless. However, the terms used are offensive.

I find this whole situation frustrating, and I get a bit disappointed in my fellow adoptive parents. We have all had a friend or stranger ask