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Conception to birth is an unknown time for me. I have no information on my birth parents.
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This is the day I was born. I was born in Wyandot, Michigan to my biological mother and given up for adoption.
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Adoption was through Catholic Social Services. I was placed in the Sarah Fisher Home prior to my placement.
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Hospitalized for 8 days for dehydration and gastritis
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Hit by a drunk driver. Father had a concussion, sister severly injured, I received a large hematoma to my upper leg and other minor injuries.
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Started a new school because we were moving there. Very frightened because I didn't know anyone from there.
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Moved to a new home and away from my best friend, Grace
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Just prior to starting 5th grade I severly burned my abdomen. It made my extremely self conscience and withdrawl a little from my social group.
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Began participating in organized sports with my friends
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Egocentrism
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Third year of a five year romatic/intimate relationship
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Changed career 4 x's before graduation
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Engagement called off 6 mos before the wedding
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I had to work 3 jobs inorder to help sustain our new family.
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Marriage ended after 12 years of marriage. Very difficult, stressful time. Unexpected and unwanted part of adulthood. Ultimately encouraged my growth as a person.
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A long bumpy road!
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Support my children in the marriages and professional lives. Attend events of my grandchildren.
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Uncertain if it will be in Michigan or elsewhere. Much will depend on locations of friends and family at this time.
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Peacefully in my sleep.