tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post3481011624217432431..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: GrrAttila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-2786353452272174852010-07-05T21:38:41.094-06:002010-07-05T21:38:41.094-06:00It pisses me off too cause there's never a win...It pisses me off too cause there's never a winner in these situations and the child is always on the losing end in some way.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-5583831035762439292010-07-05T17:06:39.316-06:002010-07-05T17:06:39.316-06:00I read those stories and I never know HOW to feel....I read those stories and I never know HOW to feel. Everyone is in so much pain and there's never a really good solution.<br />I always back slowly away, realizing I am unable to "take sides".<br />That's not true.<br />I'm usually on the kid's side, but then, it's not always clear about "the best interests" stuff. <br />Well meaning people with good intention. The road to painful Hell is paved with them.<br />Me, being one of them.Jennifer Leelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984802219973478954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-56502792130705231702010-07-05T09:57:34.609-06:002010-07-05T09:57:34.609-06:00I laughed when I read "Baby Rabies." Bu...I laughed when I read "Baby Rabies." But I hear your anger loud and clear. There are laws for a reason, they need to be obeyed no matter HOW rich you are or HOW good your intentions are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-43726816017773015442010-07-04T08:03:58.943-06:002010-07-04T08:03:58.943-06:00Doc, my husband-like person, has a daughter with D...Doc, my husband-like person, has a daughter with Downs Syndrome and his ex-wife's family always blamed him.<br />I agree with you that adoption needs to be about the childs needs, not those of the adoptive parents.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-69547985084450369342010-07-04T07:52:08.811-06:002010-07-04T07:52:08.811-06:00I totally agree with you!! These things should not...I totally agree with you!! These things should not be happening!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-27371591071293841282010-07-04T06:42:45.934-06:002010-07-04T06:42:45.934-06:00In 1976, when I gained sole custody of my son, the...In 1976, when I gained sole custody of my son, there were less than 5000 men in the country in that status. It was unheard of for a single father to raise a child. So unheard of that my family advised me against it.<br /><br />Even today when male custody and joint custody are far more common, most people think it is the mother's choice, that the father doesn't enter into it.<br /><br />When he entered school, my then girlfriend not only was inducted into the PTA but was elected secretary. She is now my wife of almost 30 years and his adoptive mother.<br /><br />There were serious developmental problems, 5+ years in a children's residence, but my wife never wavered. I've often wondered why.<br /><br />Your blog helps sustain me in facing the fact that not all children are Wally and the Beaver.ntscnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-88091379933900989132010-07-04T05:44:49.594-06:002010-07-04T05:44:49.594-06:00Sounds like your husband is a pretty great man. I&...Sounds like your husband is a pretty great man. I've never had any close contact with adopting but the phrase in your post that stands out to me is "Adoption is about finding a home for a child who needs a family..." I so agree with that. The child must be kept top priority whether in foster care or adoption.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-90594275106036041702010-07-04T01:20:25.531-06:002010-07-04T01:20:25.531-06:00Yeah, it pisses me off, too. No explanation will f...Yeah, it pisses me off, too. No explanation will fully answer the future questions of these children. It exposes the problems inherent in our foster system. Oh, la.<br /><br />You are one good Mom AtM.Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518858062969978457noreply@blogger.com