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10/03/06

Pulling Back

Posted by : Karen Sterner in Adoption Search Blog at 05:37 pm , 370 words, 143 views
Categories: Reunion, Pull-Backs

My previous blog was about boundaries. After I posted the blog, I thought about what happens if the person you are in reunion with erects a boundary and doesn’t do it with open communication? From my experience of talking with triad members I understand that this type of situation leaves one person feeling walled out, powerless and desperate for answers of why are they pulling away.

If this happens it is important to understand what is behind the why. The reason that a boundary may be created and not communicate their thoughts and feelings... more

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