Parenting & Family

Reader Stories: The Wonderful Ways Our Family Has Embraced Our Adopted Child

Whether you are a grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle or even the adoptive parent who has witnessed the embracing of your child, please share. If you are the adoptee and you would like to share - that's wonderful too. Share how your family welcomed and embraced you as a new member!

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