Notes from 22 year old working male.
- What do you know about adoption, either domestic or international?
Little to none
It’s a very long process
Expensive
2. Tell me about someone you know who is adopted and any experiences you’ve witnessed.
Jackson, 13 y/o friend of little brother
He’s not very well adjusted
He becomes obsessed with certain things
Anger issues due to abandonment
3. Tell me about a good experience you have in relation to adoption.
Conner, 5 y/o cousin with Treacher-Collins syndrome
My older aunt and uncle were able to adopt a special needs child from Mongolia
Caretaker also from Mongolia, “Yoyo” or Marian
Allows him to adjust better
Aunt and uncle dote on him and provide him everything to make his life as normal as possible
4. What story do you tell people about your origins?
Scots-Irish, entire family from GA
I had family in West Virginia who moved to GA 100 years ago
“Plain white people”
5. What are your thoughts on adoption? Would you ever personally adopt?
I think it can be good and bad
The ppl who are adopting definitely need to be attentive and honest with the child
I’d probably adopt if I had no other choice