(Or anyone else who has regular contact with him/her such as a neighbor, friend of the family, extended family member, church member, etc.) My child/teen has RAD. Reactive Attachment Disorder. I wanted you to know what we, his/her family, deals with every day so you can be aware when he/she exhibits these behaviors in your…… Continue reading Dear Teacher Of My Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Child/Teen,
Tag: Manipulation
Are You Being Manipulated?
Typical statement from an adopted teen wanting sympathy This is the part about adoption that gets me angry faster than any other. When family and friends who have known an adoptive parent for years, or in the case of parents and siblings, their entire lives, and those friends and family allow an adoptive child/teen to…… Continue reading Are You Being Manipulated?
Turning up like a bad penny…
I just read a news report out of Utah about a teenage adoptee named Joey who is now in foster care because “multiple families didn’t want him”. Poor Joey. I’m sure before too long someone will step up and rescue the poor orphan teen who only wants a forever family. Honestly, it makes me want…… Continue reading Turning up like a bad penny…