J.V.
Hi B.
I am a single mother of 3 girls -- all adopted from Eastern European countries. I love all my girls + would highly recommend adoption to anyone who has the desire to parent children. The oldest is 13, adopted at 5.5yo. The other 2 are now 6 + almost 4, adopted as babies.
I do have my challenges with my oldest, but most of the behaviors I am dealing with stem from orphanage survival habits (hoarding food + lying about it)...then of course, there are the "teen" challenges. We are in counseling at this time -- mostly due to her "teen" attitude. I'm sure it would improve as she matures, but want to stop in immediately due to potentialling influencing the younger children.
My youngest, unbeknownst to me at adoption time is actually a special needs child + in fact, we're head to a new series of specialists, specifically to test for cerebral palsy.
My middle daughter is high energy (a real daredevil), but the sweetest of girls...highly sensitive + cries quite easily.
So, would I do it all again with my challenges...you betcha! I know many with bio-children who have similar challenges...I don't know if you are religious, but I fully believe our good Lord meant me to be the mother of these 3 girls + I thank Him daily for this opportunity.
J.