When you come from a closed adoption system and experience the many battles and yearnings to discover your roots, open adoptions seems to be a much easier and fairer road to travel for all concerned.
But any adoption, whether it is from a closed or open system, has its challenges. I came across an incredibly moving story from an adoptive parent, Dawn Friedman, about the emotions involved when she adopted her daughter, Madison, in an open adoption system. Dawn writes honestly and freely about her own grief and guilt in “taking” her daughter from her birth mother.
It is thought provoking and refreshing to read. ‘Open Adoption, Broken Heart’ can be viewed here
It speaks for itself.
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Thank you very much for your kind words about my essay! (I just found this post via technorati. :)