How do I decide if I want to keep my child or give him or her up for adoption?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Dec 9, 2019
Aayla
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Dec 9, 2019
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Think about what you and the child need, in material and emotional terms. You have to make sure that the decision is good for both of you, otherwise you'd both end up unhappy. Don't be afraid to look for support. You're the only one who can make the decision, but it can help you to talk about it with a trusted friend or a therapist, as long as you don't let them influence your final choice.
Alextoo
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Oct 29, 2014
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Look for what is best for them first. See if you will be able to answer all their needs : food, clothing, housing, emotional support, etc.
Anonymous
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Oct 29, 2014
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Ask yourself if you are emotionally, mentally, and physically stable enough to care for your child. Then ask yourself if you are financially stable enough.
Dauntingcandy
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Nov 2, 2014
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Well you should consider both options, and take both of them very seriously and look to the future. Just look at yourself, it's completely different for everyone. J
AGirlWithNoHearing
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Nov 12, 2014
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I faced that very hard decision myself. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself:' Can I support this child'; 'who will help me raise this child' (i.e. mother, boyfriend, grandparent), and 'am I ready to be a parent.' Just know that giving your baby up for adoption is one of the hardest processes to go through.
Anonymous
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Nov 15, 2014
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Uhh...every mother needs to be a good one...no offense...but from this I can conclude you won't be good
BroadwayBaby
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Nov 17, 2014
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You can never know before you actually hold this child. I mean it's probably the best for you and the baby when you live in "a not so good condition". But only you know what's best for you and your baby.
SarahSiddons
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Jan 5, 2015
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You need to have a lot of information from those that have gone before. Talk to attorneys, agencies, adoptive parents, other birthmothers, anyone and everyone. I am a birthmother and I'd be happy to share my experience.
Uniqueg
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May 6, 2015
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It won't be an easy decision, but really think about it, can you live without the child your about to bring in this world or will you be able to sacrifice raising your child so someone else can experieince parent hood and for the other reasons that made you consider adoption
Anonymous
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Jun 3, 2015
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That's always a tough choice for anyone. Take into consideration if adoption would be best for both of you. Are you financially stable enough to take care of the child? Do you have help with taking care of the child? You have to do what's in the best interest for you and your child.
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