tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post2172842911611463956..comments2024-03-29T02:44:11.750-05:00Comments on .@VickiBatman: Sisters Born, Sisters Found-chat with contributor Paige Strickland on #adoption #anthology #MFRWorg #RLFblogVicki Batman, sassy writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-6921270544036266722015-02-24T09:44:16.990-06:002015-02-24T09:44:16.990-06:00Hi, Melissa! My whole younger life I felt the odd ...Hi, Melissa! My whole younger life I felt the odd man out. Growing up was hard. But I had my other best friends, good books, to help me through. Thank you for coming by today. Hugs.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-17983620239883897072015-02-23T18:17:15.440-06:002015-02-23T18:17:15.440-06:00Thank you for sharing your story. I also feel that...Thank you for sharing your story. I also feel that sometimes we find sisters of our hearts, not necessarily our DNA. I have four sisters who would like nothing to do with me. They don't understand me and while they are all very close with each other, I'm often the odd man out.<br /><br />I've found other sisters in my life. They are supportive of me and are wonderful. I couldn't do what I do without them! Women supporting women, sisters helping each other... all are vital to success!Melissa Keirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10247037321769755660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-34286291340034683672015-02-23T16:08:37.831-06:002015-02-23T16:08:37.831-06:00Vicki, Thank you so much for hosting me on your bl...Vicki, Thank you so much for hosting me on your blog! Philomena was a sad but beautiful movie...very authentic to the times. Sometimes adoptions work out, sometimes not, just like in non-adopted families there can be one child who is just "different". Knowing why and from where it comes is helpful. @ Florence, Yes, It is quite a fine blessing! PaigePaige Adams Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581465241800520405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-19291534686573809262015-02-23T16:04:20.536-06:002015-02-23T16:04:20.536-06:00Hi, Angela! I love how this book has introduced me...Hi, Angela! I love how this book has introduced me to new authors. Thanks for visiting with me today.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-25630941752651775902015-02-23T14:57:39.021-06:002015-02-23T14:57:39.021-06:00Interesting post, thanks for sharing...Interesting post, thanks for sharing...Angela Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102308492358084929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-89422843980189747532015-02-23T14:23:42.969-06:002015-02-23T14:23:42.969-06:00Hi, Florence! I always wanted brothers. And look w...Hi, Florence! I always wanted brothers. And look what happened--I got sons. No daughters until my eldest married. I truly believe long-time friends can and do know one like a true sister. Hugs.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-45556203434112814872015-02-23T11:56:09.787-06:002015-02-23T11:56:09.787-06:00Page, I love this story. I am not adopted ... alth...Page, I love this story. I am not adopted ... although my evil middle brother tried to convince me that I was.<br /><br />I have always wanted sisters. Had two older brothers who were not young enough in age to be true siblings. So I often felt like an only child. The only girl, the baby of the family.<br /><br />No sisters to confide in, no one to share clothes or confidences. I was so jealous of schoolmates who had sisters. My older brother's wife became the closest I would come to until I was retirement age.<br /><br />Then I met a woman who became my non-DNA sister. After all these years, I finally have someone who can relate, who shares and who has pulled me into her large, loud family.<br /><br />You are truly blessed to find your birth family. As a friend (who was adopted) told me. "I have two mothers and two fathers and lots of siblings I never knew I had."<br /><br />Good for you that you have found your other family :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01543371927803235975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-74059663325150895962015-02-23T11:31:26.258-06:002015-02-23T11:31:26.258-06:00Hi, Sylvia! I'm sure there are just as many go...Hi, Sylvia! I'm sure there are just as many good for bad stories there and yours is certainly sad and been hard on your family. I guess there are no guarantees as even non-adoptive families have problems. <br /><br />I'm happy to know that now, your parents are safe. And you are my writing sister!Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-64919589964325705612015-02-23T11:16:03.728-06:002015-02-23T11:16:03.728-06:00I guess I'm the bad egg here. I have an adopte...I guess I'm the bad egg here. I have an adopted sister and let's just say that the adoption has not been good for my family. It's made me a firm believer that DNA plays a huge role in who we are as people. That even with good parents, we can sometimes be predestined to have issues. Just like children who are not adopted can have issues even with the best parenting. <br /><br />I wanted a sister. I wish I had more brothers and sisters. I love to hear tales of adoptions that went well and of adoptees that found their birth parents, who now have two families. <br /><br />We were told by a judge that my sisters file is sealed. We also believe in the semi-small town where she was born, that the judge possibly knew her mother and father. After he saw my sisters rap sheet, is protecting her birth family. I also think she was probably a drug or alcohol baby. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you have both a good adoptive family and birth family. And finding your sisters is such a wonderful experience. Enjoy and love them. You're blessed and you're story is amazing.Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739086544916478044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-37034361213211591122015-02-23T09:28:58.715-06:002015-02-23T09:28:58.715-06:00Hi, Eve! I grew up with 3 sisters and many friends...Hi, Eve! I grew up with 3 sisters and many friends have said they wish they had sisters. I offer to give one of mine away. LOL. These friends have become sisters of my heart and hope they always will be. Thank you for visiting.Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-91748558163417384622015-02-23T09:15:28.290-06:002015-02-23T09:15:28.290-06:00I have one cousin that I'm close to that was a...I have one cousin that I'm close to that was adopted (I used to babysit her) ... I often forget that she isn't "blood", she is and always will be mine in my heart.<br /><br />I grew up with siblings (2 bros and a sister) ... but my sister was 11 years older than I and so we didn't have that "sisters" relationship. So I've gathered my own "sisters" through the years. I have only 1 brother left and I treasure him so very much.Eve Mardisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-30065727805947963892015-02-23T08:39:48.900-06:002015-02-23T08:39:48.900-06:00Hi Cathy! That is a very interesting story. And so...Hi Cathy! That is a very interesting story. And so sad the parents were lied to. Reminded me of the movie I reviewed and watched recently, Philomena. <br /><br />Thanks for posting on this icy day. Vicki Batman, sassy writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846704675542248648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8535414384309157179.post-86155616735948497432015-02-23T05:26:35.591-06:002015-02-23T05:26:35.591-06:00Sounds very interesting! I am not adopted, but my ...Sounds very interesting! I am not adopted, but my cousin's husband is and his tale is AMAZING on how he reconnected with his birth family! He was adopted in England in 1959 by an American in the Navy, but his birth parents were from Italy. All he knew about them is they were very young and unmarried. He lived a privileged life and only had a passing interest in finding his birth family. Then a "God thing" happened and to make a long story short, he connected with his parents and sisters in Italy! His birth parents went on to marry (and stayed married!), but were told that their baby had died a birth...so they were VERY surprised to be contacted!Cathy McElhaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617877660792352261noreply@blogger.com