acollegestudent

To be honest I never really think about it that much, but I’m adopted. Now some people think that it’s a sensitive subject, and I’m sure for some it is, but for me I couldn’t be more open about it. Here’s the basics:

• I don’t know who my real parent’s are
• I was adopted at birth aka my parent’s snatched me up and ran :p
• I can’t remember exactly when I was told I was adopted although I know it was when I was young
• I don’t have a very strong desire to know who my real parent’s are but I would like to know what nationality I am
• I was born in Phoenix Arizona

Now most people don’t that I was adopted but hey, let’s be honest, I don’t go around introducing myself: “Hey I’m Albert. I’m adopted.” To be honest it rarely ever crosses my mind. Mostly when other people tell me their adopted I mention that I am too and we bond for a moment. However after that it rarely comes up again. The number one question I get after telling somebody that I’m adopted is “Do you know your real parent’s?” Well my answer is “No” and they almost always reply with “Are you going to find out who they are?” Now I’ve given this some thought. As I stated above I don’t have a great desire to seek my biological parent’s out. This is for several reasons.

1. I don’t know them so it might be awkward
2. They obviously didn’t want me for one reason or another so…
3. I hate awkward situations
4. What if their totally strange people and I end up feeling glad that they gave me away
5. I don’t want to get to know them that well. To be honest I’m done with parent’s right now and like being on my own

It’s kinda funny but when I go to the doctor and he asks me questions like “Is there any history of Heart Disease in your family?” I’m forced to respond with “I don’t know… I’m adopted.” So I could be at major risk of Heart Disease and not even know it! I mean shouldn’t my parent’s have records of this kind of stuff that they can give to my doctor? I think I’m fine, medically, but you know… just to be sure?

I dunno what else to say. Is there anything else you guys want to know about the subject? I could always do a followup or two if I get some good questions. Remember I’m completely comfortable with the subject so don’t feel like your crossing any boundaries you shouldn’t be.

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