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Wednesday, March 8, 2006 12:00 AM

Open adoption, broken heart

I knew it would be hard for my daughter's birth mother to give her up. I just didn't expect to feel so guilty for taking her.

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  • Wednesday, March 8, 2006 06:01 AM

    From a Birthmother

    Thank you for writing this. I've lived at the other end of this story, and I think that both mothers go through difficulties that are nearly impossible to express. Honestly, I never thought about my daughter's mother and the things she must have had to overcome. You've given me a new respect for her. I am warmed by your story and encourage to find that there are others out there who have been a part of successful open adoptions. Thank you again.

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