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Where can I go to find adoptive parents? This is not a joke...?
I know this is a rather strange wish but I am looking for a loving family that knows what true family love and respect is. You see, I am 56 years old and I have never had a family of my own that loved me. My Dad did but he was killed when I was 2 1/2 years old and my Mother has NEVER had anything to do with me since. At this time of year especially it makes it so hard when I see Mothers and Daughters going shopping together and planning family get-togethers. To have a Father that told me they loved me or were proud of how hard I work with all of the difficulties. To have a Father puts his arms around me or a Mother that got a tear in her eye because she loved me. To be able to pick up the phone and call Mom or Dad, to be able to plan birthdays for them, take care of them if they got sick, to share and enjoy long talks, even to be able to have them tell me, “that is not right”. Just to know that a family holds my heart in theirs and cares enough to protect it with love. I am married to a wonderful man but he is all I have. Most of you know that men are not real good listeners of women at times, mine truly tries but it is not the same as having a Mom or Dad to talk to. Is love and respect of a family too much to ask for, especially after all of these years of being alone? This wish is for a legal adoption for a true family. I am white, thin, retired, a great cook and baker, love flea markets, rummage sales, auctions, have 3 dogs, 2 cats, 8 birds, love gardening and canning, like to sew and do crafts, love to decorate, good a planning and organizing, can design and help build most anything, can work on an automobile (don't like it but I can as I have), I love taking care of people and helping my neighbors, anything more just ask. Where csn I look to find a Momma and Daddy that truly care? and would want me?
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- People don't ordinarily "adopt" adults; however, there is a Big Brother, Big Sister program that you might be able to get involved with.
And you might also take the time to volunteer at a soup kitchen or other service for homeless people.
There are many options. Helping others is a way to feel more fulfilled, and even loved!
- try volunteering at an old age home.
- Adopt a child?
- Your quest is an unconventional one but I understand it completely. LOVE mentioned volunteering at a retirement home and that is a good idea. There are also many organization that help seniors who are looking for friends and other resources in the community. You might find a Ma and Pa in the area who you spend time with and then learn to love each other in the manner you're looking for.
In reading your question I also hear a lot of grief in your not having the parents you crave in you your young life. Perhaps you can find a group therapist who can he;p you with those feelings and give you more advice about how to find the people your looking for in your area.
When I was in group therapy, for other issues, I learned a lot about healing the pain of not having loving parents and about how to parent myself in a lot of ways. I also learned how to find people who had the qualities of good parents or nurturers. And I had my group mates, several of whom I befriended and learned from. It might be a good outlet for you as well.
Good luck in your search.
