Growing up I gave as little information as I could about my family. I always felt this immense shame that I am adopted. That people will find out and will treat me inferiorly, because I am not meant to live in this lavish lifestyle. I needed to feel grateful no matter what. Is it possible that I am the only ungrateful adoptee who feels this pain? Love and peace to all.

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