Have you ever had a conversation with someone in which you start that conversation completely at a loss? It’s like the other person has been talking to you for over … more »
Today is Biographers Day. Yes, for those of you keeping track of obscure reasons to celebrate, May 16 is the day on which “commemorates the anniversary of the first meeting … more »
Sunday is Mother’s Day, the day of honoring and appreciating the women in our lives. It’s the day of honoring those who nurture, encourage, and love us unconditionally. As a … more »
Personal losses bring grief. Adoption is packed with losses, whether it is infertility grief for a biological child that will never be, or the obvious grief for letting a child … more »
“Even though my baby sister is going to be adopted, can I still talk with her as she gets older? You know, give her good big brother advice?” Amanda here. … more »
Perception. Adoption is one of those institutions in which almost every person has a view point. Maybe it’s because they were adopted, or their grandparents were adopted. Maybe it’s because … more »
Scam. I’ve been scammed! I sent my money to a Nigerian prince, only to find out there is no Nigerian prince. I sent money to the IRS because they were … more »
You will hear it a million times, but it couldn’t be more true. There is no “typical” adoption. When we met our amazing, strong birth mom for the first time, … more »
So much is written about adoption, but little of it is non-fiction. And the fictional books about adoption tend to be romanticized orphan tales—think Anne of Green Gables. This is … more »
I almost feel like I’m in some kind of AA meeting and did something wrong when saying that. I have been made to feel ashamed of the decision that I … more »