When Not to Adopt!
Guest writer—An adopted teenager I’m adopted, and even though my parents were some of the best, I have over the years accumulated a list of things I think people should…
2 Months in NICU–Should a Birth Mother Bond Before Adoption?
Talisha is small, very young, and incredibly strong. Her baby is small, born prematurely, and incredibly strong. Talisha and her baby are bonded. Bonded genetically. Bonded by seven months of pregnancy.…
The Biological Pull Is Strong. It Doesn’t Replace Who Raised You.
Where do I get my blue eyes from? My weird double-jointed elbows? Being left-handed? My stubborn attitude? Fabulous sense of humor? ???? Do they think of me? It was a worry…
Children and Birth Mothers Should Trust You
Want fascinating, human interest stories? There are all kinds of great stories at an adoption agency. Between birthmothers and adoptive parents, we see the absolute best people in the world.…
Walk Toward Your Subconscious Biases
I was on a plane and I heard the voice of a woman pilot coming over the P.A. system, and I was just so excited, so thrilled. I was like,…
Adopted Brother Reveals Racist Reflexes
In his very funny and smart comedy routine, “Stop Your Racist Reflexes” Comedian Alex Velluto draws laughs when he talks about his adopted brother and the automatic reflexes which reveal…
Adoption Song – From God’s Arms to My Arms to Yours
This adoption song has touched many. This song about adoption was written by Michael McLean at the request of a young women who was placing her baby for adoption. She…