This list is open to families in the IA triad interested in honest, in-depth exploration of difficult issues -- who wish to learn from adult adoptees and families with experience parenting older IA are willing to delve deeper into the complexities of adoption and how it affects those we love. We focus on the late years: tweener through adult (i.e. lifelong) issues.
Our primary purpose is to learn from the adult adoptees. Our secondary purpose is to have a safe place to discuss difficult things and ask for help from experienced IA families and adoptees. We are dedicated to listening to grown adoptees, not rebut their experiences. Due to the sensitive nature of some of the discussions membership is restricted to members of the adoption triad -- adult adoptees, birth parents, and a-parents.
We allow discussion of our faith journeys as it affects our parenting. But be respectful. No proselytizing or criticism or faith statements, that might discount or deny another's walk. Use the delete button if disinterested or alert the moderators to something you find offensive.
WAITING/NEW ADOPTIVE PARENTS:
Please consider a group that was specifically designed to address the needs and interests of adoptive parents who are waiting or have very young children. Discuss-IAT
PENDING MEMBERS:
This is a restricted list and all members must respond to the request for further information and an introductory email to be approved. If you do not receive a request, please alert the moderators to the problem at International-Adopt-Talk-owner@yahoogroup.com
Groups Outage July 16th --