Neve Campbellis opening up about how she approaches the topic of adoption with her 3-year-old son.
While recently appearing onThe Kelly Clarkson Show, theScreamstar, 48, explained why she told her son Raynor “from the beginning” that she and husband JJ Feild welcomed him via adoption.
“I read a lot about it. I think back in the day we used to think ‘Keep it from them and throw it at them when they’re 21 so their entire reality falls apart,’ which makes so much sense,” she said. “Really the guidance that I had was even before they understand the language, talk about their birth mother, talk about their story. Tell them who they are.”
Because of her decision to discuss Raynor’s adoption with him, Campbell says “it’s no surprise for Raynor in any sense whatsoever.”
“He knows he was in Cynthia’s tummy. She made him,” continued Campbell, who also shares 9-year-old son Caspian with Feild.
The actress went on to share that before Raynor was born, she asked his birth mother for photos or a letter about herself.
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“She actually made an entire album for him of photos of herself and things about her life and things that she likes,” Campbell said.
She said that Raynor knowing his birth mother’s interests helped him to establish a connection with her. “He feels this relationship to her and I think it’s really important, ‘cause they’re gonna need that,” Campbell added.
Campbell firstshared she welcomed her son via adoptionback in June 2018. Posting a sentimental snap of her, Feild and Caspian walking behind a stroller, Campbell announced the new family addition.
She called the moment “the most incredible thing we’ve experienced.”
“We’re so grateful for this beautiful light coming into our lives and we think of and are grateful to his birth family every day for such an incredible gift,” theParty of Fiveactress continued, noting that the photo was snapped just after the adoption was finalized the day before.
source: people.com
