tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7146102599533184840.post262785959218582109..comments2024-03-20T01:25:27.820-05:00Comments on Cheese Curds and Kimchi: Knowledge is a double-edged sword--Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents KnewPixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17742248761172865856noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7146102599533184840.post-13654915685104854562010-05-07T13:51:55.235-05:002010-05-07T13:51:55.235-05:00I've read this book too and whenever someone a...I've read this book too and whenever someone asks me which of the books they should read, I tell them this would be first on my list. It can be overwhelming & scary, but I think its so important for APs to look at adoption from their children's perspective and accept that while its always a joyous occassion for us, it might not be for them. That being said, I've adopted twice and experienced the grief and adjustment first-hand...you can handle it. Yes, every child processes it differently and yes, its an added layer of complexity to face, but its not impossibly difficult or something that will forever be main focus of your relationship w/your child. I think you're a great mom for putting on your battle armour and preparing yourself to be parent.Chris and Kristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06368344688034538089noreply@blogger.com