Although I knew that some birth mothers were none too fond of adoptive parents in general, I did not realize how much public scorn some adoptive parents face. First, let's talk about how some birth parents view adoptive parents in a prejudical manner.

Please keep in mind that the majority of the birth parents that I tend to meet are searching or in reunion. The only birth parents that I know in open adoptions are on line. The feelings that birth parents have towards adoptive parents vary depending on many factors.

A few of the reunited... more

If you've been reading, I've been discussing meeting various triad members on the internet. Today I will share a fond memory of meeting one of my favorite adoptive Mom bloggers and friends in person. Who am I speaking of? Everyone's favorite: AfrindieMum! WOO! Yes, I've met her and I am thus cooler than you are. Unless you've met her, too, and then we're equally cool.

I got an email one day from Miss... more

I've written about making friends with other birthmoms online. And how it feels to get your feelings hurt via the internet. Now it's time to talk on one of the most valuable resources available to us thanks to the wonders of technology: other members of the triad. I'll talk about befriending adoptive parents first.

Shortly after I placed the Munchkin,... more