There’s a stigma that often follows the title “birth mom”–the woman who surrenders her rights for another to raise the…
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adoption
How Adoptive Families Can Respond to Awkward Comments
When motherhood chased me and finally caught me in the early months of 2007, I was stunned. Pregnancy wasn’t in…
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February, Neighbor Love, & A Million-Dollar Family
It’s February! Black History Month. Congenital Heart Defect Month. St. Valentine. Presidents Day. Ash Wednesday. Am I missing any? I…
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My List of Favorite Adoption Resources 2017
One of my favorite parts about adoption is the connections I’ve made with people all over the globe. I’ve come…
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Lessons from Sam #6: The best way to learn patience is to wait.
When I was 11 years old, a high school cross country runner approached me to see if I wanted to…
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Lessons from Sam #4: The R-word feels personal.
If you know me well, you know that I consider the word ‘retard’ or ‘retarded’ to be more offensive than…
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