Barb, here's part of the response from my friend. I'm posting it here in case others on TE might benefit from it. There's also more private info and I will PM that to you. This friend is a long time social worker, one of the most loving and wonderful people I know, and had an adoption that they had to end, years ago. She is as recovered as anyone can be, but it can still raise tears sometimes.
She said to search on this website for other parents who have been through this: www.pnpic.org
(The Parent Network for the Post Institutionalized Child). She also said that she had placed an anonymous notification in the Adoptive Family Magazine in attempt to connect with other families experiencing a disruption. She got some responses and moved forward with talking to those folks.
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11-30-2009, 07:44 PM #1
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11-30-2009, 08:03 PM #2
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One of my ministers has been through some really rough stuff with his five adopted kids. I know the situation is not the same, but he's someone who is fairly well known for dealing with adoption issues and troubled kids. He might be able to put you in contact with other folks in your situation or know of some more resources.
At the very least, he's a wonderful guy to talk to.
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11-30-2009, 09:10 PM #3
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Thanks, TE
I did locate a website that deals with parents and their children who are estranged. This showed me the volumes of people out there who are suffering because of the separation. Sad stories. I have a lot to think about. Thanks for all the suggestions and concern.
Barb
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12-02-2009, 07:08 PM #4
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Hi Bacarver.
I talked to my friend who did therapeutic foster care. He thought you might have a hard time finding support, because people don't talk about this too much. He said there is a tendency to blame the foster parents for everything that goes wrong, no matter the truth of things. He is willing to correspond by email if you wish to talk to him. Let me know and I will PM you with his email address.
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12-03-2009, 09:54 AM #5
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I'm interested
Hi tc1 -
Yes, I am interested in corresponding with your friend that has done therapeutic foster care. I will wait for a PM from you with his e-mail.
Thanks - Barb
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