Reunifications through adoption might include intense emotional exchanges could be as straightforward as saying hello and even faster saying goodbye. It may change your life, but it doesn’t always. It varies depending on the individual. But whatever emotions it arouses, they are all legitimate and ought to be dealt with individually, one at a time. Even “survival guides” and manuals exist that provide advice on how to handle adoptive reunions. The process of going through an adoption reunion is not one-size-fits-all, but it is unquestionably one that needs to be handled carefully and with concern for the other people involved or affected. At least three separate phases appear to exist: the honeymoon phase, the time of returning to reality. The initial stage can be incredibly emotional and exhilarating. Reunification might be likened to the adoptee discovering a missing puzzle piece, or a fully realized sense of self. They are enjoying finding these parallels when they see people who resemble them for the first time in terms of appearance, voice, or even behavior. The initial stage can be viewed as a relief for the birth parents since they are free from wondering and worrying about what happened to their child. However, the need to fit in might frighten both parties. It could be difficult for both parties to define this new person and the part they will play in their lives going forward.
