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What to say to your friend who is adopting a child or baby

Feb 29

Written By Genevieve Dreizen

These scripts should serve as a guide for tough, trying, and tremendous life moments.

We’re here to support you in supporting your people. We’re proud of you. And we’ve got you.

Here’s what to say when you don’t know what to say.

Friend, this is so exciting! I’m thrilled to hear this news – you are an amazing human, and will be a fantastic, loving, and compassionate parent. I cannot wait to hear more details and meet this wonderful little baby/child. Keep me updated on any and all news and know that I am right here if you need anything.

Text these scripts, email them, leave them as a voicemail, or as the basis of a phone call or conversation in person. These scripts can be used over and over and across all platforms. We hope they help. We want to support you so that you can support your people.

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