My niece was adopted 35 years ago -- and never told!
Dear Cary,
My niece was adopted at birth 35 years ago and has not been told she is adopted. When she was 5 years old my sister remarried and has remained in that marriage for 30 years. My niece's present "stepfather" has led her to believe he is her biological father, and my sister has gone along with the lie to "keep the peace."
I am an MSW adoption social worker of 40 years and believe… » Full Story on Salon.com
My niece was adopted at birth 35 years ago and has not been told she is adopted. When she was 5 years old my sister remarried and has remained in that marriage for 30 years. My niece's present "stepfather" has led her to believe he is her biological father, and my sister has gone along with the lie to "keep the peace."
I am an MSW adoption social worker of 40 years and believe… » Full Story on Salon.com
