Proud and need to share!

[WitchBitchHarpyTerfThatsMe]

So, we're having significant problems with my AD. Massive control problems that I've posted about on here for help and advice.

But I also need to share the joys.

Today my 13 year old AD spoke at an Adoption Conference. We thought there would be other young people presenting stuff but when we got there she was the only young person in the room.

140+ children's services professionals and adopters and she stood up a told them her experiences of being an adopted child. She also went back to the front with all the other speakers at the end to participate in a Q&A session.

I'm so proud and brimming with the pleasure she got from this. She's been bouncing since we got home!

Well done Witch's DD!

I totally get the emotionally literate thing. It's both inspiring and frightening to see in my DD.

^^ This. DD is 7 going on 27 sometimes

Thank You Oleannas. I'd like to start a whole new thread on this emotional literacy aspect to be honest as it's a crucial aspect of our AC's lives. It's great in some ways but definitely worrying in terms of the vulnerability that it hides. But . . . that's another thread for another day.

Agree with WhichBitch many of our children have too grow up and learn how too manage there Disability's and associated issues , If a child as a
Mature adolescent or young adult wishes too share, their experiences and achievements for the greater good and innovate other's and Org's
and help improve adoption support.
They are brave and need support from all.

Oh dear, I appear to have something in my eye... or I’ve been inadvertently chopping onions again.

How. Lovely.

You must be brimming with pride. Buzzing for you all.

Lovely, positive post. Gives me hope.