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Russia Children For Adoption
There was a place in my life where I was in deep thought about what I was doing to change the world. My husband was amazing and I had three beautiful boys, a great home based business I enjoyed and I still did not feel I was changing the world. I felt a strong necessity for parents to come forward for kids did not have any. I made the decision to take in a child myself because after all, I was not a bad parent.
We started on our quest for an international child. Our choice was a Russian boy to add to our growing family of boys. The orphanages are packed with males and sprinkled with a few girls. We received pictures of boys around the ages of four to ten and we set out finding the one we wanted. We grew close to a young boy around the age of five. His name was Alex. He came from the farthest corner of Russia and was said to be a healthy little boy. We sent the money for the fee out directly.
Mounds of papers were sent for us to fill to perfection and have notarized. Some had to carry a seal that shows that the notary we used was legal. The papers were mailed back and more would come in. The cycle would start all over again. Blood tests were due every three months. Our fingerprints were taken and we had a background check done. A homestudy was also necessary. It was requires that we show proof of marriage, the money we made, and we sent in all the forms they asked for.
We got many different emotions from those around us. One individual would be happy about it while another individual would think we were not doing the right thing. The photo that was sent the first time was the only one we were allowed to have. It was explained that the Russians thought we were crazy and should appreciate what we were getting. This photo was now two years old. More time went by and we did not move for a vacation or even think about new jobs because we never knew when we were leaving for Russia.
Finally, the telephone rang and the agency we were using notified us of the need for us to go to Russia within a week's time. This was the same week as Christmas. Our travels would take us away from our family and children to meet our new son for the first time. We were skeptical about it because of not knowing if this was right or not. What had we done? This child might bring something to our family that we had not expected!
It took us over twenty-five hours to arrive. We were put into a van and drove down an icy road to a secluded Siberian building. It took over five hours to reach it. This was to be the orphanage that our Alex stayed in with about sixty other children. The room we were escorted to was a bright green room with large chairs. As we were trying to be patient, the women that were there took off down the hall in a hurry.
All the excitement and travel had really started to creep upon us. It was eighteen hours later than it was at home. We still were amazed that we were in this place.
Finally, the door swung open and a big Russian woman entered with a tiny little boy holding her hand. He was not five as Alex was supposed to be but only about three years old. He was dressed in a shirt and shorts that did not fit him and was not clean at all. This building was very hot and we were dressed in winter apparel. This tiny boy stole our hearts immediately. He said help in Russian. My husband hugged him so tightly, they placed him on his lap, and in no time at all, Alex was laughing aloud.
For three days, we stayed in a very small hotel room with almost nothing in it except for a bed and a chair. In addition, a bathtub did not have clean water. The Russians that were taking care of us asked if we could find someone to take their older sister at an orphanage here. We got as much information as we could about her with the desire to help her. It was soon time to leave our Alex and come home with only a few pictures of him. When we returned, the papers were piling up for us to sign and return. More blood tests were needed. We were waiting until the time we could go back for the official court.
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A story of an international adoption.
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Children for Adoption and Trafficking
Two unprecedented crises face children around the world today: abortion and child sex slavery. At home and abroad, the abortion genocide has reached catastrophic heights. It has been estimated that no war in history has cost more human lives than abortion has. It has become a general convenience and a huge business. Human Trafficking has boomed within the last generation, as well. A rise in organized crime and the easy access to information via the internet have sparked a massive increase in child kidnapping and prostitution.
Christians everywhere have risen to take a stand for justice and fight the abortion and child sex trafficking industries. But words are only words, and even changing laws to protect the unborn and outlaw prostitution will only solve half of the problem. Children, abandoned by their parents or sold into slavery, must have somewhere to go. They must have homes to take them in, arms to embrace them, parents to give them food, clothing, shelter, truth, and love.
Adoption must go hand in hand with any justice movement to free children from the evil of trafficking and unborn death. Though adopting a child can be an expensive affair, adoption agencies have begun to spring up which specialize in lowering the high costs. And it must be remembered that a child's life is worth any amount.
According to Ephesians One, God has a heart for adoption. Romans chapter eight, verses fifteen and sixteen confirm this further. Jesus says simply in John chapter fourteen, verse eighteen that He will not leave the Church as orphans, but will come. The rest of the Bible, Old Testament and New, is full of references to God's heart for orphans and the oppressed. In a way, Jesus was even adopted, as Joseph was not His natural father. If God chose adoption for His own Son, He will be quick to bless those who adopt the helpless.
It is essential in these days of great injustice that the Church at home and around the world is allied and in tune with the heart of God. Such a great need has arisen for parents to take orphans on as their very own sons and daughters. Many potential parents may have promised to pray about it, examine the finances and the housing situation this year. But now is the time. Abortion survivors and trafficking victims need homes now. There is no more time to wait. There is nothing more to consider.
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Children for Adoption - What's the Difference Between Adopting a Child and Sponsoring a Child?
Kind-hearted people confronted with photographs of needy children in the world's poorest countries sometimes ask, "Is adoption the answer?"
Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Madonna have, after all, adopted several children from developing countries. They are bringing these children up a world away from their poverty-stricken beginnings.
Adoption is a huge undertaking. Even when it involves children from within the United States, it means complete life changes for both the adopter and adoptee. The child becomes part of the family forever, with all the joys and responsibilities that brings. Children available for adoption overseas present more challenges, such as legal and financial obstacles. The new parents are aware that the adopted child is leaving his or her community, culture and heritage far behind. Sensitive adjustments are needed to make the transition a happy one.
Overseas adoption can certainly be worth the effort. But adopting a child, particularly one from a far-off country, is a serious and lifelong commitment. Would-be adopters are truly compassionate. They want to help children who are barely surviving in the poorest regions of Africa, Asia and Central and South America. So many of these children are malnourished and lack even the basics such as clean water or adequate shelter. They have never had medicines or health care and may never be educated.
There is, though, a simpler way to help a child in need. It is not as complex as adoption, but it will still transform a child's life forever. That way is through child sponsorship. So what's the difference between adopting a child and sponsoring a child?
By paying just a few dollars a month, a sponsor ensures that the sponsored child is supplied with:
• food and clean water
• safe shelter
• medical checkups including immunizations
• educational opportunities
• life-skills training
Many charities that offer sponsorship programs also provide Christian teaching and support as well as practical help. Children learn about God's love and see how it alters their existence for all time.
With the support of a sponsor, a child usually can stay within his or her community and country. The difference is that there is real hope for the future. A child who is properly nourished, educated and trained in different skills can grow up to lead a purposeful life. Instead of continuing in a downward spiral of poverty and ignorance, the sponsored child can be a force for good. He or she could even train to be a doctor or teacher, and help others in turn.
A sponsor is linked to one particular child from the start. The two get to know one another through exchanging letters and photographs. Sponsored children treasure the fact that someone far away cares for them. They love to know about their sponsor, and to share information about their very different lives.
Over the months and years a real and rewarding closeness develops. Some sponsors even travel to meet their child and build even stronger links with them. Both adopting and sponsoring a child involves building a long-term loving relationship. The important aim is to bring the most effective help to a child in need.
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The Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption
Of course, there are many differences between foster care and adoption, ranging from the trivial to the significant. After a child is adopted and post placement visits have occurred, a social worker will no longer be a regular guest at your home. The child will have your last name. You will not have to share authority with an agency decisions about school, medical treatment, religious practice and a myriad of other parenting matters can be made without someone looking over your shoulder. The child will inherit from you and is entitled to a share of your estate equal to that of any of your other children. You will be financially responsible for the child's welfare until the age of majority, and you will be liable for his or her actions in any legal disputes.
When you adopt your foster child, especially one who has been with you for an extended period of time, both you and the social worker should help the child to understand the significance of the change in status. The child's life-book, a personalized account of his or her birth and placement history, may be an important tool in facilitating understanding. It is very important that you mark or celebrate the change from foster care to adoption in some symbolic fashion, so that the child really perceives the difference. Children who have been moved around a lot may truly not see what all the fuss is about, but it should be made clear that adoption is a major life event. A special party, a family ceremony, even the sending of formal announcements are all possible ways of marking the adoption. Ask your child and other family members what they would like to do to commemorate this milestone.
When you adopt, you will have to incorporate the child's birth family experiences and background and possibly former foster care situations into your family lore. You must honor the child's birth heritage and positive memories, and build upon them. If the past involved abuse or neglect, especially sexual abuse, you should receive special training to understand how those experiences can affect a child in later stages of development. If the child will have contact with birth or former foster family members, you should consider how visiting or corresponding will work within the context of your family.
If you adopt a child who has special needs either as a result of genetics, placement experiences or a combination of the two you will have to deal with these ongoing issues. Adoption subsidies can help with the financial aspects of raising children with special needs; you should also know what other resources will be accessible to you.
The central issue in changing from the role of foster parent to adoptive parent is that of redefining your attachment to the child as a full lifetime commitment. Are you ready, willing and able to see this child through to adulthood and afford him or her all of the opportunities and burdens that being a member of your family entails? Can you see this child as a part of your life long into the future? To do this, you and your agency social worker should examine the strengths and needs of your family, agency and community, and evaluate the impact of adding this particular child, with particular strengths and needs, to your family on a permanent basis. This is what making an informed adoption decision is all about.
Hopefully, your agency will walk you through the process of evaluating the strengths and needs of the child and your family to see whether permanent placement with you is in all of your best interests.
Hopefully, your agency will walk you through the process of evaluating the strengths and needs of the child and your family to see whether permanent placement with you is in all of your best interests.
If you do adopt, become aware of the large adoptive parent and professional support network that exists. You definitely will not be alone. There are adoptive family support groups all over the U.S. that provide a forum for discussion, friendship and mutual assistance. Adoption conferences on the local, regional and national levels offer additional learning opportunities. Literature is available on many relevant topics to you.
More and more professionals and agencies are developing expertise in the area of post adoption services. All of this means that if you have an occasional rough period along the way, knowledgeable and empathetic people can help you through it.
It should be noted that there is still much confusion in the general public about the difference between an adoptive home and a foster home. An adoptive family has the same parental rights and obligations as a birth family does when the child is born to them. A foster family must defer many decisions about a child's welfare to a state or county social worker. Although a child may remain in a foster home for years as a foster child, the state can (and has) removed foster children for a variety of reasons. An adopted child, however, can only be removed for the same reasons as a birth child.
It is also true that some private adoption agencies place children into their own approved "foster care" homes for a period of days, weeks or months, allowing birth parents to make final decisions about adoption and to sign consent forms prior to the time judges sign permanent termination of parental rights. Such families are generally not the families referred to (sometimes in a pejorative manner) when the media discusses foster care, foster children and foster families. Such private agency foster care is usually funded by the agency rather than by the state. The remainder of this essay refers solely to foster children in state care.
If all attempts at reunification with the parents fail, adoption may be considered as the plan for the child. Parental rights will be legally terminated, and the child can then be adopted. Older children who probably could be placed with adoptive families may decide against adoption for themselves. f a child is over a certain age, for example, 12 years, in some states, he or she has the option of declining adoption. In such a case, a legal guardianship of extended foster case may be feasible.
In an increasing number of cases, foster children are adopted by their foster parents or placed in a legal risk situation with a family interested in adoption at the beginning of foster care or placed with extended family, and thus there is no need to relocate the child to another home, another school, new parents or new friends.
Recruitment for adoptive parents is achieved through MEDIA advertising, photo listing books and listings on state and national computer data banks. Many state social service agencies also offer picnics, bringing WAITING CHILDREN to the picnic in the hope the child and prospective parents may meet. In addition, the caseworker may already know a family who appears a good match for the child.
The Foster care adoption process is complex, and afflicted by many potential barriers,some of which are easier to address than others. Some barriers may even be considered necessary, in that they exist to protect a child's best interests or a parents rights. For example, some children are not psychologically ready to be adopted, and some children might choose not to be adopted. The age at which children can choose rather they wish to be adopted is 12, by law. Similarly, the process may slow to ensure thats parents have the opportunity to appeal court decisions or to obtain sufficient services to address their own needs. Thus even in a perfect system, some adoptions would not quickly move forward, and some would not happen at all.
States vary as to when they begin the process of finding an adoptive placement for the child. Some begin during concurrent planning, while others wait until PPR proceedings have been finalized. This process involves recruiting, selecting, and approving the appropriate home. The court then conducts adoption proceedings, while the agency sets up a subsidy, and establishes services for the adoptive family,and prepares the family,and child for the Adoption. All adoptive families are eligible to receive an adoption subsidy to assist with care expenses.
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Understanding The Adoption Process
So you have decided that you want to adopt a child but how do you go about it? What is going to happen between your decision to adopt a child and eventually actually receiving the child? In this article we are going to look at the adoption process and how you can go about adopting a child.
The first thing to consider once you have decided to adopt a child is what type of adoption you want to go for. Do you want a domestic adoption (adopting a child in your home country) or an international adoption? Do you want to work through a private adoption agency, a public agency or work independently? Take some time to consider your various options and determine what is going to work for you. For the rest of this article however we are going to focus on domestic adoptions through an agency.
Once you have decided on a domestic adoption through an agency the next step will be to contact a few agencies in your area. If they have orientation nights then go to these and get to know the agencies. The orientation nights and visits or calls to the adoption agencies should be able to further inform you about the adoption process and where you will feel most comfortable. Once you have got to know them then decide which one you want to work with.
Once you have decided on the agency you are going to work with you will need to fill in an application form and probably pay a fee to join. After this there will be a number of interviews with social workers or counselors, a home study to check whether your home is suitable for the child and also to help you prepare for a new child in the home, as well as a number of other checks including medical checks and criminal record checks. Although the adoption process is quite involved and can take up quite some time this process is important to ensure the best for you, the adopted child and to ensure the birth parents, if any, that their child is being raised in a safe, loving home.
A number of different factors will determine how long you need to wait for a child including the race of the child, whether you have chosen international or domestic adoption and the age of the child you want to adopt. You should speak to the adoption agency you are working with to find out roughly how long the adoption process will take and how long you can expect to wait for a child.
The legal processes involved also vary depending on your home country, and whether you are going for domestic or international adoption. When you are speaking to your adoption agency find out from them what is going to be required in terms of legal processes, visits to court, etc.
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We traveled to China July of 2014 to bring home our 6 year old son Ty. He is our 3rd son, 5th child, 2nd adoption, and such a blessing in our family!
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Choosing An Adoption Agency
The adoption process should be a joyful experience for every person involved. One of the most important decisions that an adoptive family will make is selecting the right agency or organization to facilitate the process. Having the right people supporting you and advising you through your adoption can make a significant difference on the progression of your adoption. Choosing the right agency and having the advice of a trustworthy family attorney are big decisions in any adoption.
Unfortunately, not every adoption agency is equal. Each agency has certain values and experience that can influence your process. Choosing an adoption agency that will help you and your family meet your goals is an important part of the process. It is crucial for an adoptive family to discuss what is most important to them in the adoption process so that they can be prepared to select the adoption agency that will best help them reach those goals.
There are several factors to consider when selecting an adoption agency. One of the most important things to discuss with any agency or organization is their experience and areas of operation. If your family is considering international adoption, it is important to work with an organization that has proven experience with that type of adoption. If it is possible, it is important to talk to other families who have gone through the adoption process with the agency you are considering to get their honest opinion.
Also, it is important to recognize that adoption is often an expensive process. Having open conversations with an agency about their payment options and the way they handle your money is important.
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Criteria for Choosing an Adoption Agency
Most people wouldn't dream of buying a new car without thorough research and comparison shopping. Choosing an adoption agency is comparable. Taking the time and effort to select an adoption agency carefully will save you a great deal of unnecessary stress and loss. Choosing the right agency will improve the chances that your adoption process will go smoothly and work successfully for your family.
First you need to contact your state's Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) to get a list of agencies that are legal and licensed in the state. Many adoptive parents skip this beginning step and later on regret it. This will let you know you are working with an agency that is on the up and up.
You will need to work out a list of tough questions that will help you pick the agency that is best for your family. Examples being: How many successful adoptions has the agency completed over the past year? If race or age is important then you need to ask the agency's success rate in placing a child of those particular criteria.
You will want to work with an agency that you feel comfortable with. Talk to the people who you will be giving the intimate details of your life to. You will be working with this agency closely to insure that you get the adopted child you want. You want the adoption to go smoothly and without any possible legal foul ups that could occur with a less reputable company.
Now we come to the issue of money. Some people approach the subject as if it something that should not be discussed in public but the truth is adoptions can be expensive and you need to know what you are getting into. A reputable company gives you a breakdown of all the fees (including estimated fees) in writing. If they refuse, then you need to seriously consider finding a new agency. Most agencies divide their fees over the entire course of the adoption-so be wary of an agency that asks you for the bulk of the fee 'up front' or offers to speed up the process for an additional fee. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
You should do your research, interview and finally listen to your intuition. If your inner voice tells you something is wrong, look into the agency a little closer and perhaps even contact your State Attorney General's office and the Better Business Bureau in the state where the agency is licensed to check whether any complaints have been filed against the agency. I hope that these steps help you find the right agency for you and of course the soon to be adopted child that is out there waiting for you.
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Why a Reputable Adoption Agency is Essential for that Infant or Baby Adoption
Adopting children can be a rewarding and challenging time in your life. Finding a reputable ADOPTION AGENCY is an important part of the adoption process. Whether you're looking into an INFANT ADOPTION or adopting a teenager, a reputable ADOPTION AGENCY can make or break the deal.
Since the ADOPTION AGENCIES are dealing with such delicate matters, it is very important to find a reputable agency. Most ADOPTION AGENCIES are licensed by the state. The agencies are subjected to regulations and thorough inspections.
All too often, people open the phone book and call the first phone number they come across under "adoption". However, this is not the way
to go. The ADOPTION AGENCY with the fanciest advertisement is not always the best one. Try to forget about picking your agency based on the nicest website or the cutest BABY ADOPTION photos.
Finding a good agency depends on what you are searching for. If you are looking into an international BABY ADOPTION, an agency that deals mostly with U.S. BABY ADOPTIONS may not be the best. This is also the case if you are looking into adopting an older child and the agency specializes in INFANT ADOPTIONS.
Begin by researching agencies that are available in and around your state. Ask area adoption groups for referrals. Also, ask family and friends who have been through a BABY ADOPTION for the name of agencies they have worked with in the past. Another great resource is your doctor.
Do not make any judgments until you have checked into at least five agencies. After you have the names of several agencies, call up your state's department of social services. They can tell you if the agency has had any complaints or citations against them. Then, look into each potential agency and decide if they are a good match for you.
Start off by asking the ADOPTION AGENCY if they are currently accepting applications. Do they do mostly INFANT ADOPTIONS or adoptions for older children? Ask the agency if they are willing to give you names of families who have previously used them for BABY ADOPTIONS. Keep in mind, they are only going to give you names of people who are happy with their adoption process. Nevertheless, it will give you some inside information.
Another great question to ask the ADOPTION AGENCY is how many INFANT ADOPTIONS have they done in the past two years. Also, do they estimate the total number of adoptions for this year to be roughly the same?
Check to see if the ADOPTION AGENCY has certain criteria for adopters. For example, do they limit INFANT ADOPTIONS to people with a certain marital status? If you are looking into a BABY ADOPTION with special needs, ask if they would be willing to waive any of their criteria.
Choosing a reputable ADOPTION AGENCY is very important. Be sure to do your research before choosing one. Picking the right agency for a BABY ADOPTION can make all the difference in the overall adoption process.
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Parenting - Adoption And The Challenges Which It Poses
There are currently some 128,000 adoptions in the United States every year and, while this figure may seem to be small, over the years this means that about 1%, or several million, children in the United States today are adopted.
No two parents' experience of adoption will be the same of course but, for many, adopting a child is a long and difficult process, both in practical terms and emotionally, but it is also the fulfillment of a dream.
Thankfully much of the stigma formerly associated with adoption has now disappeared, which is of considerable help to both adopted children and adoptive parents. Nevertheless, bringing up adopted children can still present parents with some unique and very challenging problems.
In many cases the problems presented by raising an adopted child are very real, but often they are more imaginary than real. Take for example the problem of heredity in relation to medical problems. Just how important is it to know that your child might be at greater risk from certain medical conditions? Statistically of course the chances of this happening are low but, even if your child is at risk, what are the real consequences of this? With good medical care and regular checkups most problems will be picked up and dealt with and whether or not the child inherited the condition is often largely irrelevant.
Previous bad parenting, and especially abuse, in an older child on the other hand can present very real problems for adoptive parents, although it is often surprising just how small a part past experiences play in a child's life once he has settled into his new home and a reasonable level of trust has been established.
In many families the main problem encountered centers on the simple fact that the child is adopted and this can often place an artificial barrier between the parents and the child which the parents themselves erect. Many parents wrestle for years with the problem of whether they should tell their child that he or she is adopted and, if so, just when they should tell the child and how. Many parents also fear that telling the child may damage the relationship which they have spent many years establishing.
The truth of the matter is that biology has very little to do with parenting. If you tell your child that he or she is adopted and this results in difficulties then, more often than not, this has much more to do with your role as parents than it does with the fact that the child is adopted.
Keeping the fact that a child is adopted a secret can also present very real dangers because if children discover unexpectedly that they are adopted, especially if this knowledge comes from somebody other than an adoptive parent, this can often cause considerable emotional upset which can be extremely difficult to remedy.
The bonds that develop between children and their parents can develop very quickly and can become very deep and this is equally true whether we are considering the bonds between parents and their natural children or adopted children. Indeed, there is an argument that the bonds which develop between children and their adoptive parents can be especially strong as the simple fact that a child is adopted sends a strong message to the child that he or she is both loved and wanted.
While there is no doubt that adoption does present some unique challenges for parents the rewards from parenting an adopted child can be immense and, as with anything in life, the fact that you have to work a little harder for something makes the joy of success that much greater.
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"If we shut down international adoptions, that's 5,000 kids a year whose lives we are ruining, whose lives could have been wonderful, and we're dooming them by shutting them into these institutions. So, to me, that's fundamental evil."
--Harvard law professor Elizabeth Bartholet
In 2007, Guatemala's privately run system of adoption attorneys, orphanages and foster care providers helped nearly 5,000 abandoned children find homes with loving families around the world. But then the Guatemalan government shut down international adoptions, created a centrally controlled adoption agency and nationalized the orphanage system. The plan was to promote in-country adoptions, but that plan hasn't worked. Last year, only 35 children were adopted by Guatemalan families.
Why did the Guatemalan government put an end to a system that was giving thousands of abandoned children a chance at a better life? And what did UNICEF have to do with it? Reason.tv producers Paul Feine and Alex Manning went to Guatemala to find out.
"Abandoned in Guatemala: The Failure of International Adoption Policies" is a film about the promise of international adoption and the sad reality that international adoptions around the world are decreasing, largely due to the influence of UNICEF. It's also a film about a privately run system that worked and a state-run system that is failing. Most of all, "Abandoned in Guatemala" is a film intended to raise awareness about international adoption in the hope that in the near future more abandoned children will be placed with loving families, wherever they happen to live.
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Sun, Feb 5: Catherine Pope introduces us to two Canadians who decided to adopt an older child - one they say has been a wonderful addition to their family.
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A mom and son discuss realities of growing up as a multi-racial adoptive family. Judy and Aaron Stigger share their insights, experiences and advice for Caucasian families considering adopting an African American child.
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All families are different. The Welstead family knows you should never give up on your family, no matter how different or difficult your life seems. Listen to their story.
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