u/LowBatteryHuman1

Hello everyone. We have our very first intake call with an agency at the end of June. I am trying to prepare for the call by writing down facts and information about us & then questions to ask the agency intake coordinator. Are there things you wish you asked right off the bat? What are important things to know about an agency right away? Who they work with, what states, how they go about the whole process, etc?

I tried to ask this question in another adoption sub but they chewed me apart right away.

Hello everyone, we are at the very beginning of the adoption journey with our intake interview at the end of June. I am working on a little cheat sheet of facts/info about us and then questions to ask the agency. Are there any questions that you wish you asked right away? I am not sure how in depth this conversation will be or if it’s more just a high over view or the adoption process? Thank you!

My brother was diagnosed with bipolar 1 a few years ago during Covid. Then in 2024 I was diagnosed with Bipolar2. I have been diligent with my meds while my brother told me in Nov 2025 that he went off his meds because he’s “fine”. I of course tried to talk to him but he totally shut me off. Worse off my dad supported him going off his meds, my dad said he just had anxiety. My brother while maniac lived in a work van and wanted to start a scuba diving business, he’s never scuba dived in his life.
I’m getting married this June and my brother is walking my mom down the aisle. I can tell recently that he’s going maniac, it’s always the same signs, he’s texting me more and more and is higher energy.

I know it’s selfish but I’m so worried he’s going to very maniac my June. When he’s maniac he’s very bizarre, irrational and rude.

My brother was diagnosed with bipolar 1 a few years ago during Covid. Then in 2024 I was diagnosed with Bipolar2. I have been diligent with my meds while my brother told me in Nov 2025 that he went off his meds because he’s “fine”. I of course tried to talk to him but he totally shut me off. Worse off my dad supported him going off his meds, my dad said he just had anxiety. My brother while manic lived in a work van and wanted to start a scuba diving business, he’s never scuba dived in his life.
I’m getting married this June and my brother is walking my mom down the aisle. I can tell recently that he’s going manic, it’s always the same signs, he’s texting me more and more and is higher energy.

I know it’s selfish but I’m so worried he’s going to very maniac my June. When he’s manic he’s very bizarre, irrational and rude.

My brother was diagnosed with bipolar 1 a few years ago during Covid. Then in 2024 I was diagnosed with Bipolar2. I have been diligent with my meds while my brother told me in Nov 2025 that he went off his meds because he’s “fine”. I of course tried to talk to him but he totally shut me off. Worse off my dad supported him going off his meds, my dad said he just had anxiety. My brother while maniac lived in a work van and wanted to start a scuba diving business, he’s never scuba dived in his life.
I’m getting married this June and my brother is walking my mom down the aisle. I can tell recently that he’s going maniac, it’s always the same signs, he’s texting me more and more and is higher energy.

I know it’s selfish but I’m so worried he’s going to very maniac my June. When he’s maniac he’s very bizarre, irrational and rude.

Recommendations for an experienced nail tech who uses dehydrator twice, primer, builder gel overlay, an apex and caps every layer.

I’ve never had good luck with manicures no matter what I try. I believe I have naturally oily nails so polish, gel, press ons doesn’t stick well. I was told to try the process I posted above.
I hope it’s not too demanding sounding!