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Old Nov 28, 2016, 03:21 PM
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Is it possible to adopt when bipolar?


I imagine with my sloppy record, no. I dont know if they can look into medical records or not but if they can, or get old police reports, I'm screwed.
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 03:28 PM
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I really want to do foster care and think my husband and I would be good ones once we get a little better. I don't think this will be possible with my history but my brother did it and he had rehabs, jail and a 51/50 so maybe it is possible?
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 03:49 PM
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I really want to do foster care and think my husband and I would be good ones once we get a little better. I don't think this will be possible with my history but my brother did it and he had rehabs, jail and a 51/50 so maybe it is possible?


I imagine adopting costs a lot of money to? That's another reason why I probably couldn't adopt, or have kids right now. I can barely afford cat food let alone diapers and formula. I'm in the process of trying to get SSI right now and money is tight. Veryyyy tight
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 03:56 PM
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Yes adoption costs a lot initially. It also costs a ton to care for another human being.....or in my case, four of them.
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 04:00 PM
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30 is a very significant age for that biological clock and questioning the direction of your life. You are going through a break up right now, adding to that. Plus your health issues.

Honestly, the break up is probably putting you on a better track. He wasn't healthy for you.

You are still very young and full of all possibilities.
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 04:38 PM
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I hear ya... I used to want kids too, but the more I think about it idk that id be able to handle them. not just that but there's a minimum of (I believe for one parent) 33% that the child would develop bp too, and that's not fair to put this on another human being just because I want kids.

At least you have a bf... I have nothing, I'm going to die ALONE.
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Old Nov 28, 2016, 07:05 PM
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I'm also questioning whether or not to have kids in the future, although my relationship is looking bad so I doubt anyone would be willing to have kids with me anyway. I'm 25 and people say I have so much time to find "the one". It doesn't feel like it.
I guess it's good to keep an open mind while also remaining realistic about your wishes and limitations.
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