Comments on: Reactive Attachment Disorder in Young Adoptees

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:14:05 +0000

We have adopted a 6 yr. little girl from the foster care system. This is our 3rd week, and she is ODD; arguing, jealous, sneaky and steals. It feels like the more we talk to her, the more she doesn’t care. Her meltdowns & anger make it hard to get close to her. We have 2 other children by birth. I thought I could handle this, but now I’m not sure. Has anyone been in the same place I am at…..I love her, but feel like the damage that was done to her by her birthmother may not be fixable. All I know to do is pray & not give up, but mentally I am exhausted.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:33:48 +0000

I don't know much about reactive detachment disorder but one day he'll move out of the house and eventually feel more comfortable about his situation. Nicholass last blog post..Special Needs Trusts for Disabled Children

By: John

John — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:34:47 +0000

Two of my sons have RAD. Both have attached, which is a miracle. One took 10 years to get there. Even then, there are many trust issues to be addressed, including being able to trust someone new, neither has been able to do that yet. ‘Bag of Rocks’ is by far the best desciption I have ever read of the terrible dilema the RAD child faces. Thank you.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:05:32 +0000

Thank you both. Pajama Mommy, thank you also for hosting the carnival.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:14:54 +0000

Great post! Jenny's last blog post..WTF!! Security Is (Not) Key!

By: Pajama Mommy

Pajama Mommy — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:26:44 +0000

I really like the whole point of this blog and what you're trying to do. I really think that it is really good for people looking to adopt. I know that if my fiance and I cannot conceive adoption is our route so I have been reading a bit of your blog lately to get an idea and I just wanted to say its awesome. Pajama Mommy's last blog post..Tostito’s Recipes and Contest!