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A Lesson from Last 2017

(To be clear we are speaking of those not adopted by their own kin. Outside adoptions to complete strangers set up through a third party. )      Sometimes those who are adopted have a strong desire to belong. A  deep desire to fit in. One that never really comes to them in their adopted families. The whispers from the kitchen, the adult who is still being sat with the kids at holiday gatherings. The one grandchild who is lumped in with the great-grandchildren it's all these little things that the child and even some adults who were adopted find in their families.  Seems time does not change this. As the child grows into an adult it still occurs.      Once in a while ( more often with the age of technology ) those kids grow up and get the chance to meet their biological families.  As an adopted individual all the above was true for me. Even though my connection with a few of my biological brothers is very strong. Its very clear I...