Feel free to ask questions about others' experiences in searching for their birth families, their reunions, and how to go about doing your own search. There are hundreds of adoptees here and each bring their own points-of-view, their experiences, and just how it felt to them to grow up in an adoptive home. <br> WARNING: This can be a lively and emotional group at times. Some adoptees have had pleasant childhoods while others are still dealing with emotions from child abuse in many forms. Please be aware that some adoptees and foster kids have suffered abuse, so please be mindful of what you post or how you ask questions! They may provoke colorful responses. ;) <br> Adoptees are not the only members of this group. There are other people here, from birthparents to adoptive parents, to siblings and other family members related to adoptees. Everyone has had different experiences dealing with adoption, and it's understandable if one party can't see the other's point-of-view. This usually results in very emotional debates...<br> However, everyone has an opinion that matters, and there are many ways to look at a situation. Using profanity towards other members will not be tolerated, i.e. calling them names as opposed to cursing about the situation in general (we all do that at times), nor will racism, sexism, or discrimination of any kind be permitted in this group. *If it is the ~group's consensus~, you will be banned, and your posts will go out the door with you*