Hello.
My partner and I considering adoption. I'm terrified that my mental health issues will prevent us from doing so. After a long battle with infertility, I fell pregnant in August but had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. It was traumatic for us both, and we made the decision to try to adopt.
I have chronic anxiety and intermittent bouts of depression. I'm on SSRI's and have weekly psychotherapy. I try to eat well and exercise regularly. I'm doing everything I can for my physical and mental health, but I still struggle sometimes.
Is it even worth applying? After years of infertility, pregnancy and miscarriage, I fear rejection from an adoption agency would break me.
Is it selfish to even want to be a parent, knowing my mental health issues?
I would really, really appreciate any advice. Be honest. I can take it.
Thank you.
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Breeze81 · 03/11/2019 15:34
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