I am usually not the type of person to go online and post comments-good, bad or indifferent; however, after my recent experience with Spence-Chapin, I felt whole-heartedly compelled to do so.
When I first found out I was pregnant, it came as a huge shock because my boyfriend and I had taken every single precaution. As if that news alone wasn't shocking enough, upon telling my boyfriend, he reacted worse than I could've ever imagined. The man who I loved with every ounce of my being, and who said time & time again he felt the same, was now telling me that he didn't believe me, that it couldn't be his, that I was a liar & a slut, and quite frankly to just "make it go away." It would be a gross understatement to say my world was turned upside down (P.S...we got rid of that bf asap!)
I spent the next few weeks alone, weighing my options, trying to decide what was & wasn't possible, and what would be best for me & most importantly for my child, all the while a life was growing bigger and stronger inside of me by the day. For many various reasons, I chose adoption. And although I knew this was the best decision, it didn't necessarily feel good, per say.
I hid my pregnancy from everyone. I took myself to and from my doctors visits alone. I'd come home and sob, alone. I spent endless nights rubbing my growing tummy, actually talking aloud, to my child, alone. One day I woke up in horrible pain, yet went into work anyway. I spent that entire night paniced, and yet again, alone trying to determine what exactly was happening, not wanting to yet believe they were contractions because I was only seven months. I finally decided that I couldn't wait any longer, that it wasn't going away and I needed to get to a hospital. I drove myself there and was told, upon arriving, that I was fully dilated and the baby was in duress.
My experience at the hospital was horrible-multiple nurses actually asking me why I was giving up my child, being treated obviously different than a mother who wouldve been keeping her child, was placed on a different floor than the maternity section causing those nurses to ask me why, as well, etc. It was some of the darkest moments I've ever experienced and wouldn't wish any of it on my worst enemy...ever. When it came time to be discharged, I couldn't believe I was walking out of that hospital without my beautiful, amazing baby boy. I felt like the worst person on the planet.
A day after being discharged I contacted Spence-Chapin. It would be the day that "things" began to change for the better. I was immediately approached with respect, and sense of understanding, with care and concern for my child and I.
A social worker named Tina, nothing short of a God sent & saint in my book, came to my house to discuss lots of things and begin the intake process. Not only was she exceptionally professional, but you immediately got the sense that this was far more than merely a job for her, but rather an act of love. She let me know that I had rights-I hadn't even named my child initially because I didn't believe I had the right to. She never once forced opinions or decisions on me, but instead presented me with a plethora of options and let me know that the wide array of emotions I was feeling were to be expected and normal. She accompanied me to and from the hospital to visit my child, thru the placement process, so that i wouldnt be alone. She became far more than my caseworker, but my friend...the only priceless friend I had through my whole journey.
Fast forward a bit...after much thought and consideration, I chose a family and permenant home for my child. The day I met them, not only did I find the peace and serenity that things were going to be okay, but even found a sense of excitement for what our future could hold, for all of us. It truly was priceless, and such a drastic change from how my story began. Spence-Chapin and Tina were the catalyst in evoking that change, and ultimately, for finding my child's new parents. For that, and so much more, I am eternally grateful. They truly are exceptional people who take great pride in what they do, who never once viewed me poorly, like I had been viewing myself the whole way through. I am a far better person for having had them in my life at such a crucial time.
Despite all of that, my decision remains bittersweet. If love was enough all on it's own, I wouldve kept my child for a million lifetimes. Although I know I made the best decision, they'll never come a time where I jump for joy because of it. It's odd in life to know you're making a good decision, and yet it causes parts of you to feel bad. I know in time, my acceptance and peace with my decision will grow each and everytime I see my child dream big and accomplish those dreams, realizing there is no such thing as dreaming "too big." Spence-Chapin allowed me to realize that despite "giving my child up for adoption," I wasn't "giving up" anything.
I am eternally grateful for their insightful, sincere, knowledgable, genuine, kind, empathetic, caring and real staff that gave me the oppurtunity to, although not in your "normal" sense, be a mother to my child and actually feel good about my decision. It is no conincidence they were placed in my life, but rather, exactly how it was supposed to be. Thank you Tina & Spence-Chapin for forever impacting me, my child and his new family for the better.
I have wanted to share my story as a birth mother whose adoption was handled poorly by Spence Chapin.
I was a US citizen pregnant in Berlin and researched (pre-internet) at the Univ. of Berlin the options available to me were I to return and give birth in the United States. This was in a time when premarriage sex was kept secret and those "caught" by pregnancy were shamed. I decided not to tell any of my family or friends. I contacted what I "thought" was the finest agency, Spence Chapin and arranged to give birth in NYC. If I was to give up my baby I wanted him to be adopted in a manner that was the best for his future, handled by an agency that was qualified to do their very best in placement and had a fine pool of applicants. They knew my situation. I was alone save for the assistance of the birth father (and I thank him), living in Germany and on leave as a second year U of Pennsylvania student. I returned shortly before the due date. The birth father kindly accompanied me to assist and checked into an affordable, seedy hotel. I immediately went to the hospital they recommended. No one from the agency met me there. The doctor chastised me for waiting so long for prenatal care despite my protests I had been seen by a doctor regularly - something I could barely afford as a student. I waited in the sweltering heat of the airless hotel room until I could bare it no longer. I took a subway to Far Rockaway to feel the cool ocean air and decided to check into a boarding house. One night, days later, back pain engulfed me. Of course I did not recognize it as the beginning of labor. Only when my water broke did a call go out and an ambulance took me alone to the local hospital.
Further humiliation ensued when I requested to see my son and was told by the nurse I had no rights to do so since Spence Chapin (whom I managed to call the next day) told them this was an adoption. I insisted I had not made that decision yet nor signed papers and he was brought in - once. The same nurse accused me of being a "loose woman" when I walked down the hallway the next day carefully holding my gown closed (I had no purse, no robe, nothing but my soiled sleeping clothes) to get help for the severe fever I was having. No one was responding to my call button. The nurse said I was trying to attract the male custodian!
Spence Chapin showed up four days later with papers I said I would sign later. They showed up again on my release day. I will never forget the hot taxi ride (no car air conditioning back then), and the baby in my lap crying in discomfort. They had dressed him head to toe in wool on this stifling June day.
I was shown to a room and told I had one hour. They gave me no bottle to comfort my son. He shrieked and sweated and I cried.
The paper signing came next and I was literally shown the door. I was out on the street with only the clothes on my back, no money, no ID, nothing. In panic, I walked painfully (those were the days of incisions for birth) in search of an American Express office which offered to allow me see a note left by the birth father who had no idea what had become of me. With his assistance I had money for a train back home to Philly. I said not a word about what had happened and tried to pick up my life.
Spence Chapin never contacted me. I called them two weeks later to see if the baby had been adopted successfully and they were reluctant to give me any information other than to say he was still with them and a bit ill. That was it. No counseling for me. No further information until I called a month later to be told he was adopted. Period. I would find out later Spence Chapin had done such a poor job of follow-up with the adoptive parents he had been flown immediately to PAKISTAN and almost died from usual illnesses both insect and water born: Dysentery, Malaria, etc. Their rules (may not take an infant out of the country secretly) and promises to me were all ignored. Their concern for me nonexistent.
Perhaps in the intervening years Spence Chapin has developed some system for caring for the birth mothers. I have no idea other than what I have heard from others (nothing positive) in the intervening decades. I do know when I attempted to contact my son twenty years later they were as brusk and careless in our conversation as before. By then laws had changed and I was successful in finding him because we both had signed the proper releases of identifying information. I learned he grew up in both Pakistan and India and the family returned to the states when he was in grade school. Meeting him was the first relief I had in all those years.
I will forever think negatively of the "professionals" at Spence Chapin for deliberately neglecting my needs and failing me at every turn. Counseling did exist then. Their neglect was cruel, unnecessary and left me with decades of pain and confusion. Unless you have been a birth mother you cannot imagine the terrors that follow and persist. As professionals in adoption they knew or should have known better and simply did not care about the birth mother. Once the "deal" is struck they walked away - even from their obligation to check where the baby is living post adoption.
If other birth mothers have had a positive experience with Spence Chapin I am truly happy for them. I do not dismiss the few negative reviews I have read on this site and neither should any one else. My heart goes out to others for whom Spence Chapin dropped the ball causing years of pain. I believe their stories for I have my own experience.
We had a great experience with Spence also. Absolutely NO hidden fees. Honesty from the get-go. We finished our home study in July and had a baby in November. The Social Workers are oustanding. The paper work was always in order. Every step of the way was wonderfu.
I have read you blogs and posts here. All I can hope is that you seek counseling and mental help. I am saddened by your sad story. Your adoption was very traggic. I hope that with enough help you can heal. The rest of us, and our children, have been blessed by Spence Chapin. For your information we were part of a latin adoption program....not that the race of our baby is your business. Despite your hateful words, God absolutely wanted us to be parents. That's how we were lead to Spence. I have a heart filled with love that is showered on my baby. I am sure he will turn out just fine. I pray for you. You are a sad man to attack innocent people. Please get help.
EVERYONE I have ever dealt with at Children's Home has always been so wonderful. When I wanted to switch regions within Russia, they could not have been more kind and supportive. I always heard back from Silvia, Debbie, etc. quickly. I received my referral 3 1/2 weeks after I sent in my dossier. They make you feel like you are their only client. In-country , the coordinator in Kursk was fabulous - we were extremely well-cared for-pampered really!!! I asked for a healthy 8 month old- got her. I cannot ever say enough about how wonderful they are. After having a disappointing start with another agency, I will be forever grateful to the people at this agency.
Spence Chapin is an OUTSTANDING agency. They are kind, thoughtful, prepared, and thorough. Our experience with adopting our son was beautiful. There are not enough words to compliment the staff. I have never met a more wonderful group of people. We highly recommend this agency. We also urge anyone who reads this to give/donate as much a possible to this not-for-profit agency. Please help support the good work that they do.
I just completed my daughter's adoption thorugh Spence-Chapin's domestic program. I love the agency! The social workers are well trained, caring professionals. I truly beleive the birth families receuve quality counseling and are treated ethically and with repspect, as does my daughter's birth mother.
Spence provides APs with counseling, preparation and education. The satff is available for questions and support. I cannot say enough!
Spence-Chapin Adoption Agency -A living abortion experience
Amy Just wanted you and your friends at Spence-Chapin to be aware of my travels to New York and my planned visits to the office of Spence-Chapin. My goal is to:speak to the board convince Spence-Chapin to take my adoption to court Go to the courts of my adoption and do all I can to have it over turned and if I can file charges against Spence-Chapin, I will do that as well. Some how, I know I am absolutely correct and Spence-Chapin absolutely wrong.I don't expect you all to work with me significantly. This is a "No Anger" Mission. I am hoping to Never go to jail because you all are scared of me. I understand you alls fear. If I were in you all shoes and treated me the way you all have. I simply recognize what you all are doing and shutting me up will never happen. I have five children and their is no way I am going to trade my relationship with them by doing something stupid to you all. You all are not worth me spending anytime in jail or prison. I will do all I can to have my adoption over turned and you all exposed. My other reason for being in New York is to be on the Today Show with Ann Curry. I will be playing my Banjo and speaking against permissible and acceptable child abuse that kills. This will be the first time that I will mention Spence-Chapin Adoption Service on a National Stage. I've spoken with the Governor's Office of New York and the Commissioner for Child Services. Spence-Chapin should never have allowed the abuse that we suffered at The Lucas Family. I am very disappointed in you Amy for your support of Spence-Chapin and I have a feeling you were the attorney responsible for filing false charges against me that lead to my arrest. That really puzzles me. I hope one day I get to see one of you go to jail for the crimes you all did against me. I know you all are hoping for the statue of limitations to protect you all and it probably will on some level. I guess your last e-mail to me was so low and degrading. You showed a total lack of respect for the Lucas Family Tragedy. You ignored very important inquiries. I Lost my entire family Amy; my entire family. This is no joke. This is no like loosing my wallet or a ring. You don't get over loosing your entire family. And never forget Amy, Eating shit out of the toilet as a child was no fun. Drinking my water out of the toilet was no fun. Almost getting killed by drowning was no fun. Being forced to deal with the psychological aftermath of such profound abuse was no fun either. So to me, this is a serious matter. I want my family and I will fight till the day I die for them. That is what this is all about. You all failed me as I child and I want out and the only way I can get away from you all is by you all turning over my family to me. Now, I hope you and I and Spence-Chapin are very clear about why I communicate with you all. I see you all don't mind posting stories and providing resources for those adoptions that went well, why just ignore the one the went bad. I was hoping that we could work together to solve this unfortunate matter but what I am finding in you alls mission is to simply play me as stupid and my situation as insignificant and I find that not good or acceptable. Change your attitude toward me and my situation Amy. I am not looking for enemies. See you I am sure at Spence-Chapin on October 6th and or 7th. I will be on the Today Show on Wed. the 8th, 9th and 10th speaking on specifically Child Abuse in the Black Community and I will speak in-depth about my relations with Spence-Chapin and my arrest. Always remember, I simply want my family back and I paid dearly. My mother Mary Battle should not have had her child treated in the manner you all treated me and that is a breech of contract. I am speaking as well on my mother's behalf in her absence. www.titusbattle.comwww.myspace.com/titusbattlewww.youtube.com/titusbattle45www.youtube.com/godblessthechildrenwww.youtube.com/spencechapin
God Bless All the Children of the World....
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My recent experience, as a birthmother with Spence-Chapin
I am usually not the type of person to go online and post comments-good, bad or indifferent; however, after my recent experience with Spence-Chapin, I felt whole-heartedly compelled to do so.
When I first found out I was pregnant, it came as a huge shock because my boyfriend and I had taken every single precaution. As if that news alone wasn't shocking enough, upon telling my boyfriend, he reacted worse than I could've ever imagined. The man who I loved with every ounce of my being, and who said time & time again he felt the same, was now telling me that he didn't believe me, that it couldn't be his, that I was a liar & a slut, and quite frankly to just "make it go away." It would be a gross understatement to say my world was turned upside down (P.S...we got rid of that bf asap!)
I spent the next few weeks alone, weighing my options, trying to decide what was & wasn't possible, and what would be best for me & most importantly for my child, all the while a life was growing bigger and stronger inside of me by the day. For many various reasons, I chose adoption. And although I knew this was the best decision, it didn't necessarily feel good, per say.
I hid my pregnancy from everyone. I took myself to and from my doctors visits alone. I'd come home and sob, alone. I spent endless nights rubbing my growing tummy, actually talking aloud, to my child, alone. One day I woke up in horrible pain, yet went into work anyway. I spent that entire night paniced, and yet again, alone trying to determine what exactly was happening, not wanting to yet believe they were contractions because I was only seven months. I finally decided that I couldn't wait any longer, that it wasn't going away and I needed to get to a hospital. I drove myself there and was told, upon arriving, that I was fully dilated and the baby was in duress.
My experience at the hospital was horrible-multiple nurses actually asking me why I was giving up my child, being treated obviously different than a mother who wouldve been keeping her child, was placed on a different floor than the maternity section causing those nurses to ask me why, as well, etc. It was some of the darkest moments I've ever experienced and wouldn't wish any of it on my worst enemy...ever. When it came time to be discharged, I couldn't believe I was walking out of that hospital without my beautiful, amazing baby boy. I felt like the worst person on the planet.
A day after being discharged I contacted Spence-Chapin. It would be the day that "things" began to change for the better. I was immediately approached with respect, and sense of understanding, with care and concern for my child and I.
A social worker named Tina, nothing short of a God sent & saint in my book, came to my house to discuss lots of things and begin the intake process. Not only was she exceptionally professional, but you immediately got the sense that this was far more than merely a job for her, but rather an act of love. She let me know that I had rights-I hadn't even named my child initially because I didn't believe I had the right to. She never once forced opinions or decisions on me, but instead presented me with a plethora of options and let me know that the wide array of emotions I was feeling were to be expected and normal. She accompanied me to and from the hospital to visit my child, thru the placement process, so that i wouldnt be alone. She became far more than my caseworker, but my friend...the only priceless friend I had through my whole journey.
Fast forward a bit...after much thought and consideration, I chose a family and permenant home for my child. The day I met them, not only did I find the peace and serenity that things were going to be okay, but even found a sense of excitement for what our future could hold, for all of us. It truly was priceless, and such a drastic change from how my story began. Spence-Chapin and Tina were the catalyst in evoking that change, and ultimately, for finding my child's new parents. For that, and so much more, I am eternally grateful. They truly are exceptional people who take great pride in what they do, who never once viewed me poorly, like I had been viewing myself the whole way through. I am a far better person for having had them in my life at such a crucial time.
Despite all of that, my decision remains bittersweet. If love was enough all on it's own, I wouldve kept my child for a million lifetimes. Although I know I made the best decision, they'll never come a time where I jump for joy because of it. It's odd in life to know you're making a good decision, and yet it causes parts of you to feel bad. I know in time, my acceptance and peace with my decision will grow each and everytime I see my child dream big and accomplish those dreams, realizing there is no such thing as dreaming "too big." Spence-Chapin allowed me to realize that despite "giving my child up for adoption," I wasn't "giving up" anything.
I am eternally grateful for their insightful, sincere, knowledgable, genuine, kind, empathetic, caring and real staff that gave me the oppurtunity to, although not in your "normal" sense, be a mother to my child and actually feel good about my decision. It is no conincidence they were placed in my life, but rather, exactly how it was supposed to be. Thank you Tina & Spence-Chapin for forever impacting me, my child and his new family for the better.
Spence Chapin: Failure and Oversight
I have wanted to share my story as a birth mother whose adoption was handled poorly by Spence Chapin.
I was a US citizen pregnant in Berlin and researched (pre-internet) at the Univ. of Berlin the options available to me were I to return and give birth in the United States. This was in a time when premarriage sex was kept secret and those "caught" by pregnancy were shamed. I decided not to tell any of my family or friends. I contacted what I "thought" was the finest agency, Spence Chapin and arranged to give birth in NYC. If I was to give up my baby I wanted him to be adopted in a manner that was the best for his future, handled by an agency that was qualified to do their very best in placement and had a fine pool of applicants. They knew my situation. I was alone save for the assistance of the birth father (and I thank him), living in Germany and on leave as a second year U of Pennsylvania student. I returned shortly before the due date. The birth father kindly accompanied me to assist and checked into an affordable, seedy hotel. I immediately went to the hospital they recommended. No one from the agency met me there. The doctor chastised me for waiting so long for prenatal care despite my protests I had been seen by a doctor regularly - something I could barely afford as a student. I waited in the sweltering heat of the airless hotel room until I could bare it no longer. I took a subway to Far Rockaway to feel the cool ocean air and decided to check into a boarding house. One night, days later, back pain engulfed me. Of course I did not recognize it as the beginning of labor. Only when my water broke did a call go out and an ambulance took me alone to the local hospital.
Further humiliation ensued when I requested to see my son and was told by the nurse I had no rights to do so since Spence Chapin (whom I managed to call the next day) told them this was an adoption. I insisted I had not made that decision yet nor signed papers and he was brought in - once. The same nurse accused me of being a "loose woman" when I walked down the hallway the next day carefully holding my gown closed (I had no purse, no robe, nothing but my soiled sleeping clothes) to get help for the severe fever I was having. No one was responding to my call button. The nurse said I was trying to attract the male custodian!
Spence Chapin showed up four days later with papers I said I would sign later. They showed up again on my release day. I will never forget the hot taxi ride (no car air conditioning back then), and the baby in my lap crying in discomfort. They had dressed him head to toe in wool on this stifling June day.
I was shown to a room and told I had one hour. They gave me no bottle to comfort my son. He shrieked and sweated and I cried.
The paper signing came next and I was literally shown the door. I was out on the street with only the clothes on my back, no money, no ID, nothing. In panic, I walked painfully (those were the days of incisions for birth) in search of an American Express office which offered to allow me see a note left by the birth father who had no idea what had become of me. With his assistance I had money for a train back home to Philly. I said not a word about what had happened and tried to pick up my life.
Spence Chapin never contacted me. I called them two weeks later to see if the baby had been adopted successfully and they were reluctant to give me any information other than to say he was still with them and a bit ill. That was it. No counseling for me. No further information until I called a month later to be told he was adopted. Period. I would find out later Spence Chapin had done such a poor job of follow-up with the adoptive parents he had been flown immediately to PAKISTAN and almost died from usual illnesses both insect and water born: Dysentery, Malaria, etc. Their rules (may not take an infant out of the country secretly) and promises to me were all ignored. Their concern for me nonexistent.
Perhaps in the intervening years Spence Chapin has developed some system for caring for the birth mothers. I have no idea other than what I have heard from others (nothing positive) in the intervening decades. I do know when I attempted to contact my son twenty years later they were as brusk and careless in our conversation as before. By then laws had changed and I was successful in finding him because we both had signed the proper releases of identifying information. I learned he grew up in both Pakistan and India and the family returned to the states when he was in grade school. Meeting him was the first relief I had in all those years.
I will forever think negatively of the "professionals" at Spence Chapin for deliberately neglecting my needs and failing me at every turn. Counseling did exist then. Their neglect was cruel, unnecessary and left me with decades of pain and confusion. Unless you have been a birth mother you cannot imagine the terrors that follow and persist. As professionals in adoption they knew or should have known better and simply did not care about the birth mother. Once the "deal" is struck they walked away - even from their obligation to check where the baby is living post adoption.
If other birth mothers have had a positive experience with Spence Chapin I am truly happy for them. I do not dismiss the few negative reviews I have read on this site and neither should any one else. My heart goes out to others for whom Spence Chapin dropped the ball causing years of pain. I believe their stories for I have my own experience.
We had a great experience as well
We had a great experience with Spence also. Absolutely NO hidden fees. Honesty from the get-go. We finished our home study in July and had a baby in November. The Social Workers are oustanding. The paper work was always in order. Every step of the way was wonderfu.
You are a fool
To the gentleman who posted above,
I have read you blogs and posts here. All I can hope is that you seek counseling and mental help. I am saddened by your sad story. Your adoption was very traggic. I hope that with enough help you can heal. The rest of us, and our children, have been blessed by Spence Chapin. For your information we were part of a latin adoption program....not that the race of our baby is your business. Despite your hateful words, God absolutely wanted us to be parents. That's how we were lead to Spence. I have a heart filled with love that is showered on my baby. I am sure he will turn out just fine. I pray for you. You are a sad man to attack innocent people. Please get help.
Childrens/ Home Society And Family Services of Minnesota
EVERYONE I have ever dealt with at Children's Home has always been so wonderful. When I wanted to switch regions within Russia, they could not have been more kind and supportive. I always heard back from Silvia, Debbie, etc. quickly. I received my referral 3 1/2 weeks after I sent in my dossier. They make you feel like you are their only client. In-country , the coordinator in Kursk was fabulous - we were extremely well-cared for-pampered really!!! I asked for a healthy 8 month old- got her. I cannot ever say enough about how wonderful they are. After having a disappointing start with another agency, I will be forever grateful to the people at this agency.
Spence Chapin Agency
Spence Chapin is an OUTSTANDING agency. They are kind, thoughtful, prepared, and thorough. Our experience with adopting our son was beautiful. There are not enough words to compliment the staff. I have never met a more wonderful group of people. We highly recommend this agency. We also urge anyone who reads this to give/donate as much a possible to this not-for-profit agency. Please help support the good work that they do.
Thrilled with Spence-Chapin
I just completed my daughter's adoption thorugh Spence-Chapin's domestic program. I love the agency! The social workers are well trained, caring professionals. I truly beleive the birth families receuve quality counseling and are treated ethically and with repspect, as does my daughter's birth mother.
Spence provides APs with counseling, preparation and education. The satff is available for questions and support. I cannot say enough!
Fantastic agency
Can't say enough good things about this agency! Very thorough, very ethical, very caring, very professional.
The Lucas Family Tragedy and Spence-Chapin
Spence-Chapin Adoption Agency -A living abortion experience
Amy Just wanted you and your friends at Spence-Chapin to be aware of my travels to New York and my planned visits to the office of Spence-Chapin. My goal is to:speak to the board convince Spence-Chapin to take my adoption to court Go to the courts of my adoption and do all I can to have it over turned and if I can file charges against Spence-Chapin, I will do that as well. Some how, I know I am absolutely correct and Spence-Chapin absolutely wrong.I don't expect you all to work with me significantly. This is a "No Anger" Mission. I am hoping to Never go to jail because you all are scared of me. I understand you alls fear. If I were in you all shoes and treated me the way you all have. I simply recognize what you all are doing and shutting me up will never happen. I have five children and their is no way I am going to trade my relationship with them by doing something stupid to you all. You all are not worth me spending anytime in jail or prison. I will do all I can to have my adoption over turned and you all exposed. My other reason for being in New York is to be on the Today Show with Ann Curry. I will be playing my Banjo and speaking against permissible and acceptable child abuse that kills. This will be the first time that I will mention Spence-Chapin Adoption Service on a National Stage. I've spoken with the Governor's Office of New York and the Commissioner for Child Services. Spence-Chapin should never have allowed the abuse that we suffered at The Lucas Family. I am very disappointed in you Amy for your support of Spence-Chapin and I have a feeling you were the attorney responsible for filing false charges against me that lead to my arrest. That really puzzles me. I hope one day I get to see one of you go to jail for the crimes you all did against me. I know you all are hoping for the statue of limitations to protect you all and it probably will on some level. I guess your last e-mail to me was so low and degrading. You showed a total lack of respect for the Lucas Family Tragedy. You ignored very important inquiries. I Lost my entire family Amy; my entire family. This is no joke. This is no like loosing my wallet or a ring. You don't get over loosing your entire family. And never forget Amy, Eating shit out of the toilet as a child was no fun. Drinking my water out of the toilet was no fun. Almost getting killed by drowning was no fun. Being forced to deal with the psychological aftermath of such profound abuse was no fun either. So to me, this is a serious matter. I want my family and I will fight till the day I die for them. That is what this is all about. You all failed me as I child and I want out and the only way I can get away from you all is by you all turning over my family to me. Now, I hope you and I and Spence-Chapin are very clear about why I communicate with you all. I see you all don't mind posting stories and providing resources for those adoptions that went well, why just ignore the one the went bad. I was hoping that we could work together to solve this unfortunate matter but what I am finding in you alls mission is to simply play me as stupid and my situation as insignificant and I find that not good or acceptable. Change your attitude toward me and my situation Amy. I am not looking for enemies. See you I am sure at Spence-Chapin on October 6th and or 7th. I will be on the Today Show on Wed. the 8th, 9th and 10th speaking on specifically Child Abuse in the Black Community and I will speak in-depth about my relations with Spence-Chapin and my arrest. Always remember, I simply want my family back and I paid dearly. My mother Mary Battle should not have had her child treated in the manner you all treated me and that is a breech of contract. I am speaking as well on my mother's behalf in her absence.
www.titusbattle.com www.myspace.com/titusbattle www.youtube.com/titusbattle45 www.youtube.com/godblessthechildren www.youtube.com/spencechapin
God Bless All the Children of the World....