open adoption explained 2
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Open adoption is a modern approach where birth and adoptive families share information and have direct contact over time, from letters and photos to visits. It's not about a single meeting; it's an ongoing relationship that respects everyone's role: birth parents stay present in the child's life, adoptive parents provide daily care, and the child grows up knowing their full story without mystery or shame. This honest connection helps kids develop a stronger sense of identity and belonging, whil…