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That's why I think there should be proper counceling, for reunions like this. Many reunions don't go well in the long run. I think ongoing councelling and tackling the problem areas that deteriorate these relationships (or prevent them from building to begin with) should be addressed.
As far as Cassie being a victim - I think Cassie had her problems before she ever had Dustin and that once she had him and gave him up, it may have made her make poor decisions to numb her pain, which was worse than before she gave him up. But this was her decision.
I think we're hearing Cassie's side of the story as she is the one on the show. But I think the adoptive parents also have a valid story and so does Dustin (regarding both Cassie and his adoptive parents). I don't think there are necessarily rights or wrongs to this story, just different perceptions. I think some decisions (on both parts) were selfish and some out of protection (again, on both parts).
I think I'm seeing more and more that while Cassie may have been playing the victim, Dustin's adoptive parents may have had valid cause to keep her away. But I don't think it makes it any less painful for Cassie after she cleaned her life up - the adoptive parents don't really know that for sure and probably have a cemented profile of who they think Cassie is. It may not be fair to Cassie (hence her victim status) but you can't blame the adoptive parents for wanting to protect their son.
Like I said, different perceptions. But seeing Cassie's story makes me believe that she deserves a chance.
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