I am literally counting down the days until school starts again. We adopted (final order) in April and my oldest DS7 has been a total nightmare since it all officially went through. I'm exhausted, and so grateful that the post adoption support worker is coming to see us on Monday. Today he ran away from a play date, kicked his younger brother (karate style) as hard as he could in the stomach, and then vomited his dinner everywhere (deliberately). He's exhibited one or more similar behaviours every other day since the adoption went through. Totally knackered.
What's hilarious is that all the professionals were more concerned about DS5 and his 'attachment difficulties'. DS7 was supposed to be the one who would settle well, and who was going to be fine because he did very well in the psychological tests they put him through. So far, DS5 has shown no difficulties with attachment, and DS7 has become almost impossible to live with.
So, how do I trust these professionals who got it so, so wrong in the first place?
Sorry, just needed to vent... please tell me that your experiences with post adoption support have been amazing... Actually, please just tell me about your experiences - all information welcome and appreciated.
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NeverendingStoryteller · 31/08/2011 22:54
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