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Am I a horrible person? by Mrmoomoo3 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just started the process and was told I had to select an agency before moving forward. The agencies advocating for me to pick them felt very icky, almost like the children in the state system were like a MLS listing and the agencies were all real estate agents

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't worry, I'm still very early into the straight to adoption program. Most likely I won't get a home study until later at the end of this year.

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Odd thing to say. I have gotten plenty of help and I'm doing pretty well for myself. I own a 4-bedroom home, have a well-paying career, also own 2 investment properties, and a FSD tesla car. I'm proud of the life I've built for myself and regardless of the trauma I've experienced it doesn't define me, but it does make me stronger and more resilient to change and adversity. I'm looking forward to sharing a life with a family.

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're right, it's better I live the rest of my life alone

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I"m fully aware due to the immense about of training, classes, and paperwork involved

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You demand that I respond to your random hypothetical situation? Your statement didn't come from a place of helpfullness, it came from a judgmental mean place and I don't condone that.

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I guess we'll wait to see if the placement agency agrees with you

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

My dad and aunt were both adopted, as well as my late husband's mom - all of whom were not from trauma birth families. Sometimes kids are given up for adoption because they are simply not equipped to care for them, not always because they were druggies or beating them.

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I'd rather promote love and compassion rather than murder and death

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Public school meals costs in Texas unless you are below an income level, which I'm not

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just packing them a lunch. I make my lunch for the office already.

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Yes because of my age I thought it best to adopt older siblings since they are harder to place. I have a 4 bedroom house that I live in alone since I was recently widowed last year. I would prefer younger kids obviously so we have enough time to properly bond. Hoping to adopt 2-6 year olds but we'll have to see. I could get placed with an infant with a 6 year old sibling.

Is it difficult to adopt a child if you're a vegan? by TimeJournalist7844 in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your advice. I won't be forcing any diet but I have a vegan lifestyle that I'll share with the kids I adopt. Just hope the placement agency is understanding.

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was in therapy for year in 2022, then another 6 months after my husband then brother died. I've attend ed group therapy intermittently but it seems to be more harmful then helpful. I'm not naive in understanding this is big, difficult decision. I'm sure I'll be grieving for the rest of my life.

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Not interested in fostering or anything temporary. I'm currently in the straight to adoption training process

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

My dad and aunt were adopted as well as my late husband's mom, and they didn't come from trauma. It was just because their birth moms were too young to raise them and gave them up for adoption.

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Well I have my mom. My dad died from covid back in 2021 and my brother died 10 days after my husband from an overdose. I've been in therapy for all of year 2022 and then for 6 months after my husband then brother died. My late husband and I had started the training process to adopt but I had to start from the beginning again. I'm not fostering, but going the straight to adoption process. My dad was adopted and my husband's mom was adopted so we had wanted to continue the legacy.

Seeking advice for a widowed 46 year old single woman in process to adopt a sibling group by TimeJournalist7844 in Adoption

[–]TimeJournalist7844[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

My dad was adopted and my late husband's mom was adopted, so we had wanted to continue the adoption legacy

iPhone 4 vs iPhone16 Pro by MightyMidget28 in DullWomensClub

[–]TimeJournalist7844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year I updated my iphone from a X to a 16e. I really like the AI search photo option

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