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Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices: Birthparents of Babies with Disabilities Talk About Adoption

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Book Synopsis: Dreams of pregnancy include the expectation that nine months of waiting will end with a joyous event. But, each year, a shattered dream occurs for thousands of couples who receive the news that their child will have a disabling condition severe enough that they may question if they are the best parents for their child. Societal expectation is that parents will raise their child or, if the condition of the child is detected prenatally, abortion is offered as an alternative. Parents who explore other options face scrutiny and, sometimes, condemnation--lonely choices. Joanne Finnegan shares her personal experience and that of several families she interviewed who, like herself, explored options other than raising their child with a disability. Parents express with candor the overwhelming pain they felt when receiving the news, the frustration when searching for options, the no-win feeling of decision making, the resolve with a final decision, and finally, life after the decision. Parent quotes also address issues such as spiritual dilemmas and interactions with friends, family, their other children, and medical professionals. Words of advice for new parents include how to build support systems and gather information, how to search for an adoptive family, and arranging the details of communication between adoptive and birth parents. Interviews with adoptive parents, poetry, and extensive resource lists complete the book. Written as a gift for other parents to help them cope with the pain and loneliness of decision making, this book will also be a valuable resource for medical professionals, adoption and social workers, counselors and spiritual advisors, and friends and family of the parents. It is a helpful as well as a deeply therapeutic book, providing a strong lesson in how to manage during this stressful time, from receiving the news about the baby's condition and prognosis, to weighing the factors involved in the various decisions. Should one take the baby home from the hospital? If not home, then where? Foster care, respite care, guardianship, and other forms of substitute care are mentioned. The author also examines decisions about finances and support services, family issues, finalizing an adoption plan, living with the decision, regrets, and future pregnancies.

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Are you facing the heart-wrenching decision of whether to raise a child with a disability or explore other options? You're not alone. Each year, countless couples find themselves in this difficult situation, questioning if they are the best parents for their child. Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices: Birthparents of Babies with Disabilities Talk About Adoption is the book you need to navigate through this overwhelming journey.

In this deeply empathetic and informative book, Joanne Finnegan shares her own personal experience, along with interviews of other families who have faced similar challenges. These parents bravely express the overwhelming pain they felt upon receiving the news, the frustration they encountered while searching for options, the no-win feeling of decision-making, and the resolve that ultimately led them to alternative paths. By reading their stories, you'll find solace in knowing that you're not alone, and that there is a community of parents who understand and support your choices.

This book provides invaluable guidance, offering words of advice for new parents on how to build support systems, gather information, search for adoptive families, and arrange communication between adoptive and birth parents. With interviews of adoptive parents, poetry, and extensive resource lists, Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices is a comprehensive resource for medical professionals, adoption and social workers, counselors, spiritual advisors, as well as friends and family of the parents.

Don't face this challenging time alone. Let Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices be your guide in managing the overwhelming pain and loneliness of decision-making. It will help you navigate the complexities of various options, from bringing the baby home from the hospital to considering foster care, respite care, guardianship, and other substitute care possibilities. This book also delves into financial and support service considerations, family dynamics, finalizing an adoption plan, living with your decision, addressing regrets, and even planning for future pregnancies.

Take the first step in finding support and information by getting your copy of Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices: Birthparents of Babies with Disabilities Talk About Adoption today. Discover the strength within you and make the decision that's best for you and your child.

Get your copy of Shattered Dreams--Lonely Choices now and embark on a journey of understanding, healing, and empowerment.

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