Has anyone seen the recent Gene Simmon's Family Jewels adoption episodes?
The family struggled through a series of episodes with the decision of whether to adopt or not.
I think most adoptive parents expect adoptees to EVENTUALLY become reciprocally loving members of a loving family unit.
As abused as we continue to be in our relationship with our adoptees, I would love to see media present adoption in a realistic light.
YES these kids need families.
YES these kids need homes.
YES it is a HUGE commitment (not only to 18... but a life long commitment to the concept of "forever "family")
YES it is a BIG decision... and YES the whole family should be on-board. (I'm grateful this tremendous decision was not broadcast as the theme of one half-hour broadcast within the series)
I'm grateful that Shannon is committed to make a difference in the lives of kids who need help.
I would love for the world to become aware of the "issues common to adopted individuals." Specifically Attachment issues... the effects of stress/trauma/drug-alcohol exposure to the young developing mind... Reactive Attachment Disorder.
I would have loved for the Tweed-Simmons' counselor to have explained how an adoptive relationship is different... the "issues" the dangers... the fact that reciprocal love is not always available from children who have been exposed to early traumas.... regardless of how nurturing and maternally gifted a mother might be.
The family struggled through a series of episodes with the decision of whether to adopt or not.
I think most adoptive parents expect adoptees to EVENTUALLY become reciprocally loving members of a loving family unit.
As abused as we continue to be in our relationship with our adoptees, I would love to see media present adoption in a realistic light.
YES these kids need families.
YES these kids need homes.
YES it is a HUGE commitment (not only to 18... but a life long commitment to the concept of "forever "family")
YES it is a BIG decision... and YES the whole family should be on-board. (I'm grateful this tremendous decision was not broadcast as the theme of one half-hour broadcast within the series)
I'm grateful that Shannon is committed to make a difference in the lives of kids who need help.
I would love for the world to become aware of the "issues common to adopted individuals." Specifically Attachment issues... the effects of stress/trauma/drug-alcohol exposure to the young developing mind... Reactive Attachment Disorder.
I would have loved for the Tweed-Simmons' counselor to have explained how an adoptive relationship is different... the "issues" the dangers... the fact that reciprocal love is not always available from children who have been exposed to early traumas.... regardless of how nurturing and maternally gifted a mother might be.
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