Why read Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew?

Book cover of Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew

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"Birthdays may be difficult for me."

"I want you to take the initiative in opening conversations about my birth family."

"When I act out my fears in obnoxious ways, please hang in there with me."

"I am afraid you will abandon me."

The voices of adopted children are poignant, questioning.…

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1 author picked Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Linda R. Sexton

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I love this classic book because it provides practical advice to adoptive parents without guilting them. So much of what is written today in the adoption space can make an adoptive mom feel bad about or question themselves.

Eldridge, an adoptee, explains what an adopted child might be feeling but starts by supporting the adoptive parents, too. For example: “I suffered a profound loss before I was adopted, and you are not responsible.” I found that to be refreshing and encouraging. I really like how Eldrige describes how an adoptee might be feeling and then follows it up with both…

From Linda's list on adoptive and birth parents on adoption journey.