You have to jump through a lot of hoops and over a bunch of hurdles to adopt a child. And when you finally bring your child home, you're excited to add to your family. However, it's also normal to worry about attachment and bonding.
And, of course, there are still outdated myths surrounding adoption — like that all adopted children went through the foster care system or were in an orphanage prior to being adopted, or that they're going to feel "grateful" toward their adopted parents and immediately bond with them.
Naturally, bonding with your child can be a process, one especially dependent on the child themselves, their needs, and the circumstances. So to help shed light on different stories and perspectives, we would, we would like to know, how did you bond with your child?
Was your child an infant or older when adopted?
Did you find things you had in common to bond over? Or did you adopt siblings and gain trust when they saw you caring for the other?
How long did it take for you to bond and for your child to adapt? Did it require more patience and emotional energy than you expected?
