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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]Some agencies will work with you. Some birth parents may not want to place with you. Be prepared for a long wait (everyone in private adoption should be, but you more than others) and have good savings and plans for who will take care of your child if you become incapacitated while they are a minor. [b]And really think about this--if your kid has fetal alcohol syndrome or bipolar disorder or attachment issues or learning disabilities, who in your life is able to take that on and will love your kid like you would? If you don't have someone, don't adopt.[/b] And that's not just about your age, but something true for all adoptive parents, especially single ones.

This.  We adopted around your age and have a child with these issues.  I cannot imagine handling it alone, it is tough enough with an equally invested co-parent.  Another issue to consider is the age and health of your own parents.  The 40s and 50s are called the sandwich years for a reason.  If you are going to be the primary caregiver for aging parents, that is another red flag.  [/quote]

I raised my son alone (not done yet, he is 16). You don't need a partner. You just need some sort of support. My kid was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. I get support from my mom and a support group I just joined. I don't need a partner for this. [/quote]

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