The Home Study- What, When and Why
What do you think of when you hear the words “home study?” What is your picture of the person who comes to your house to complete a “home study?” The … more »
Rights and Responsibilities for Adoptive Parents
Adoption is an emotionally charged experience. No matter if you come to adoption from infertility or because of a faith calling, it involves the lives of not just the child, but … more »
Rights and Responsibilities for Expectant Mothers
So many times in adoption, all the focus is on the adopting parents. People share their infertility stories or their faith commitment on social media and with friends and families. … more »
The Math of Relationships
Relationships. Are good relationships a math equation? When both sides give 50 percent effort to making the relationship work, it must be a good relationship because 50 + 50 = 100. Oh, just meet … more »
40 Weeks and a Circle of Support
Everyone knows that pregnancy lasts for nine months. It’s divided into three trimesters, each with three months in it. Everyone knows that pregnancy lasts for nine months. Unless you’re pregnant … more »
Do You Have a Secret?
What happens if you have a secret? A secret that is so terrifying you know you can’t possibly share it with anyone? What if your secret literally has life … more »
I’m Not a Quitter
Ever since I started talking about adoption, people have been giving me all kinds of grief. The most common thing I hear is “how can you give up your baby?” … more »