grumppopotamus

She's a non-stop talker, will talk over people, interrupt, and formulates a response before the other person has even had a chance to finish a sentence.

I love her and want to have a relationship with her, but it's driving me NUTS! I'd like to have a frank, open, kind conversation with her about this. Help. Please.

Did your birthmom or dad give you a name? If so, did your adoptive parents keep it or change it? Which do you like better, or does it matter to you?

It seems that many think birthmothers simply choose adoption over abortion, and therefore are choosing life over death.

But it's not socially acceptable for atheists to bring up atheism?

I live in a community with a high percentage of Christians. Many will bring up their religious beliefs and insert them into everyday conversation. They forward religious emails. They ask me religious question.

I have no problem with Christians, and am happy that they have their faith. However, I do not have that faith, and I'm looking for a way to tell them to back off without coming across as offensive. I told one neighbor that I was an atheist, and she's avoided me ever since.

Especially those who have no connection to the adoption triad (birthparent, adoptee, adopter)? Who are people trying to protect?

I believe that adoptees should have access to their original birth certificate and records so that they can search if they choose to. I believe that the birthparents should have access to the same info for the same reason.

Why would anyone be against this????