An Adoption Plan
Hi, I'm Melanie. I had a surprise baby two months ago. He was not planned, and the day I had him I made the decision to put him up for adoption. It is a very open adoption so I am still able to be a part of his life. But I am struggling with depression after adoption because it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life.
No Regrets - I Wasn't Ready
I knew I was not even close to being ready to raise a child and be able to fully support him. I was having troubles with work, and anxiety, and stress. Yet I have never made a harder decision. I do not regret it, as my son's adoptive parents are amazing.
Depression After Adoption
Even though I don't regret it, it is still hard to not be around him. He presently lives 2000 miles away, so I am only able to see him in pictures and on video chat. It is definitely not the same thing as actually getting to see him and hold him. It has caused me to go through depression. I'm not new to depression. I especially suffered from depression during my freshman year as I was bullied very badly at school and somewhat at home.
Grateful for my HopeCoach
But then I found this site! I was really struggling and needed good advice. The coach that I spoke to was amazing and probably the sweetest and most helpful person I have talked to in the last couple of months.
Full of Thanks! ~ Melanie
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I am tiffany I had a little girl in july 22 I had to give her up and I didn't want too I became really depressed after I went to counseling and on anti depressant but it doesn't feel the same around iam still attached to her even thought she lives south Carolina with her adoptive parents