Adoption Records Should Be Open


	Adoption Records Should Be Open

geekygranny

11-12-2007 7:50 PM

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adoptee, birth mother, triad, adoption, adoptee rights

geekygranny says:

When an adoptee reaches adulthood, they have the right to know their heritage, including birthfamily. Most of time it is a joyful reunion. I founmy birthfamily and am in heaven. It's a wondrous feeling.

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