I am so excited to see this topic! I am an adult with albinism who was in foster care for the first 10 months of my life. I was born in 1967 and albinism was viewed quite differently then than now. I was considered a "hard to adopt baby." They felt I would be mentally challenged and my success in life would be limited. I am happy to report the authorities were wrong as I am a successful business owner, wife and a proud Mother of three great kids!
There are many aspects about adoption I have experienced and find helpful as I work with many adoptive families in my career. Most importantly I love trying to help make connections with a child or babies current environment and the one they will be moving into. Consistency with familiar sounds, smells and even sights are so important for all babies but I believe even more so for the visually impaired child.
I chose to find my birthmom and birth father. This too was an interesting learning opportunity and one I am grateful to have experienced.
If anyone wishes to contact me about these topics I am happy to share!
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jen@familypaws.com