tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post4778072079432359784..comments2009-11-17T08:23:42.436-05:00FauxClaudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00794052679215498158fixadoption@gmail.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-30012960382278235742009-11-17T08:23:42.704-05:002009-11-17T08:23:42.704-05:00

Claud, were you able to see Max for his birthday, talk to him, give him a present? I have found that the depression around my son's birthday in April (which used to be terrible) has lessened as I have more contact with him and am able to concentrate on his birthday as a happy event, like that of the kids I raised, and think about what to get him. We have an email only relationship at this

maryannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-38920629576642861652009-11-16T07:42:55.078-05:002009-11-16T07:42:55.078-05:00

Claud...I know exactly what you are going through (obviously, not as a natural mom, but as an adoptee). I too have been uncharacteristically snappy with my kids...even down to yelling at them on Veteran&#39;s Day since I was working from home. <br /><br />You are in my thoughts..

consolidatingcrickethttp://consolidatingcricket.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-74048916811054188102009-11-15T23:17:15.806-05:002009-11-15T23:17:15.806-05:00

Adoptive Mom&#39;s Comment: I feel your grief, Claudia, more than you will ever know. Your site made me cry because I just can&#39;t imagine how painful it must be. I adopted a little boy after his birthparents were killed in an explosion and the granmother was the only one left. She was so poor, and in another country. She consented to the adoption. She never met my son, never visited him in

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-63792743849610717692009-11-13T23:27:41.284-05:002009-11-13T23:27:41.284-05:00

Thank You SOOO much for everything you have put out here - you are amazing! It&#39;s a lot to digest seeing as though i&#39;ve been in complete denial of what my adoption journey really IS. Thanks for blowin that wide open BTW ;) Everything I read from you feels like I am reading my own story - my &quot;Max&quot; just found me last week thru Facebook! She&#39;s 14 and her Mom doesn&#39;t know -

Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334881879650914173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-79791150992259206342009-11-13T21:08:50.102-05:002009-11-13T21:08:50.102-05:00

Feeling for you, Claud. January is my November and for the longest time I couldn&#39;t figure out why I turned into a shrieking, freaking wreck every winter. I do the same thing you do: find a way to let it all out so it doesn&#39;t come out suddenly or in public, and drown myself in television (sf, in my case--not much into lawyer shows).<br /><br />Yes, adoption definitely sucks. :(

trionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00969598333210972017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-4306642307229106662009-11-13T20:51:26.406-05:002009-11-13T20:51:26.406-05:00

I do this in May. I can&#39;t imagine November... NAM, along with everything else. Indeed, adoption sucks. Always has, always will.

DENISEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05105971355542234723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-29209937772031125582009-11-13T09:31:56.012-05:002009-11-13T09:31:56.012-05:00

Sadly, I have to say that you describe it so well, Claud. Mid March to mid April is my season. I do try to spend some time around his birthday with him. I think it helps the both of us. Roxanne

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-53649183094869517532009-11-13T09:14:45.837-05:002009-11-13T09:14:45.837-05:00

July is is my November...and I am truly sorry we both have to live this.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Denise

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-77853936559416640012009-11-13T07:42:10.653-05:002009-11-13T07:42:10.653-05:00

Hugs. I understand. And your top ANTM favs are mine. But of course, that shouldnt surprise us. Love and peace to you dear Claud.

suzhttp://writingmywrongs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-64797072617562609272009-11-13T03:03:16.277-05:002009-11-13T03:03:16.277-05:00

I don&#39;t know how often you are seeing Max but maybe it would be helpful for both of you to get together. <br />? <br />I know it was really nice for me to have my firstmom with me on and around my birthday.<br />I hope I am not being too forward in suggesting this.<br /><br />I&#39;m really sorry you are feeling this way.<br /><br />I&#39;ve personally always had a rough time in September

BethGohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12635877618193159522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-71589590190463351402009-11-12T23:58:31.807-05:002009-11-12T23:58:31.807-05:00

I am so sorry. Thinking of you tonight.

a Tonggu Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02793668358074527237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-61075001145150590422009-11-12T23:43:59.145-05:002009-11-12T23:43:59.145-05:00

{{hugs}}<br />it rots, i know it does

Cheerio!http://www.blogger.com/profile/00709663898726245342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19573045.post-50373371340451418272009-11-12T23:33:53.379-05:002009-11-12T23:33:53.379-05:00

: ( <br /><br />Thinking about you.<br />-Rox

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