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[quote=Anonymous] [quote] Well she's two. And she doesn't talk at all. And I don't think she knows that[b] I'm not her real mother[/b]. And yeah, we didn't plan on adopting at all - it was very disjointed and not as if DH and I decided "Let's grow our family through adoption!" So yeah, it hadn't occurred to me. [/quote] Adult adoptee here. YES, you ARE her "real" mother! You are the only mother she's ever known. You are the one loving her, raising her, and putting band-aids on her knees. The bonds of love are stronger than any DNA. Don't let anyone tell you different. And remember: you set the tone for everyone else. If you don't believe your her "real" mother, she won't believe it either, and your friends won't, your family, etc. Have some courage and step into your role. Do it now, before you create an image problem for yourself and your child. [/quote]
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