THERE HAS TO BE A CONNECTION MADE FOR ADVOCATING FOR THE PATIENTS, THE CHILDREN AND THE RECIPIENTS. THIS AIN'T IT. I DON'T NEED YOUR SYMPATHY FOR HAVING ENDURED INFERTILITY. MY CHILDREN WILL BE FINE IF THEY FEEL SAFE AND SUPPORTED, ON WHATEVER JOURNEY THEY TAKE, WHATEVER BIOLOGICAL OR GENETIC CONNECTIONS THEY SEEK.
ARTICLES LIKE THIS ONE WILL NOT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TELL THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR DONOR ORIGINS. WOULD YOU WANT THIS TO BE WAITING FOR YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE OF TELLING YOUR STORY?
http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/society-and-culture/our-selfish-creation-of-human-life-20110804-1idej.html
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
DINNER MEETINGS IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2011
MIDTOWN DINNERS (OCCASIONALLY NOT JUST WOMEN)
TUESDAY SEPT 20TH AND MONDAY OCTOBER 17TH..
RESERVATIONS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED.
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TUESDAY SEPT 20TH AND MONDAY OCTOBER 17TH..
RESERVATIONS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED.
PLEASE EMAIL ME AT SAXEL95@AOL.COM
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Definition of a Parent by The Child Welfare League of America
From the Publication of The Child Welfare League of America : Creating Parenting-Rich Communities. Go to CWLA.org for more info.
Definition of a Parent:
When we use the term "parent", we are referring to biological mothers and fathers
as well as the many different adults who take on the role of raising a child over time.
Definition of a Parent:
When we use the term "parent", we are referring to biological mothers and fathers
as well as the many different adults who take on the role of raising a child over time.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Donor Mom Dinner Recap - Discussion on DE Parenting and Disclosure
Thanks again to our Pschotherapist and DE Mom of 12 yo son who joined us for an unfortunately very-rained out dinner group last Monday night.
From a mom-to-be-very-soon, her personal notes to share from our gathering.....
-The DE issue is one that will be with me/my child forever, at times in the distance and at times in the forefront of my mind
-While most of my concern is about making sure my child feels loved, accepted and believes that he can freely talk about the issue, I've got to admit that some part of me still thinks that using a DE is some kind of reflection on me (whether that reflection leads to judgment/shame or is evidence of my resilience/commitment to having a child).
-I just don't think there is a father/husband on earth who understands DE issues the way a woman who deals with if firsthand does
-There is a fine, and forever changing line between privacy and secrecy
From a mom-to-be-very-soon, her personal notes to share from our gathering.....
-The DE issue is one that will be with me/my child forever, at times in the distance and at times in the forefront of my mind
-While most of my concern is about making sure my child feels loved, accepted and believes that he can freely talk about the issue, I've got to admit that some part of me still thinks that using a DE is some kind of reflection on me (whether that reflection leads to judgment/shame or is evidence of my resilience/commitment to having a child).
-I just don't think there is a father/husband on earth who understands DE issues the way a woman who deals with if firsthand does
-There is a fine, and forever changing line between privacy and secrecy
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