In the past, twins being separated through adoption were something that did happen without thinking about the effect on the twins over the long term. Adoptive parents in most cases did not realize they were adopting a twin and the other twin was being adopted by another family. I wonder how many families would have adopted twins if they had the knowledge that it was even a possibility. How many siblings were separated from their twin because of the adoption agency’s choice? Was it only to allow more couples the chance of parenting through adoption?

An adoptee went in search of her birth mother to find she had... more

I always thought that one day I could have some sort of relationship with my birth siblings that were not adopted. The thought is that siblings will always be connected and have some sort of feelings towards their birth siblings. The truth is that it is not always the case.

You can talk and read about adoptees trying to connect with their siblings. You will find that some do not connect, or even want contact with their siblings. Reunions do not always end as most people paint them out to be (the "happily ever after").

My half sister has chosen not to have a relationship with my sister and myself. Mainly because she feels that it is too painful for her mother since she could... more