I traced my dad… and discovered he is Charles Manson | The Sun |Features

We’ve all read stories about reunions between adoptees and their biological parents not going all that well, but this has to be up there with the worst of them.   I traced my dad… and discovered he is Charles Manson | The Sun |Features.

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Adoption and Mental Illness – Psychiatric Times

Adoption and Mental Illness – Psychiatric Times. This kind of article is never fun to read, either as a prospective adoptive parent or (I imagine) an actual adoptive parent.  Adpotion is a daunting enough process as it is, never mind the extra concerns about possible mental disorders. That being said, there is never a guarantee [...]

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Bill Aims To Block Excessive Adoption Fees – Oklahoma City News Story – KOCO Oklahoma City

I might be willing to pay for some birth mother costs (rent, some medical fees, etc.) but I think I’d have to draw the line at traffic tickets.  So on its face, this legislation seems like a positive thing.  Too many worthy people either stay away from the adoption process or get shafted because of [...]

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Woman pleads guilty in adoption scheme — chicagotribune.com

This is just one of the many cautionary tales floating out there concerning adoption, and a very good reason to use a lawyer even if you don’t go through an agency. Woman pleads guilty in adoption scheme — chicagotribune.com.

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