A Failed Adoption–Consider This
They drove almost a 1000 miles through the night.This couple, their hearts brimming with a longing to expand their family, chose to embrace the uncertainty -- to take that leap…
They drove almost a 1000 miles through the night.This couple, their hearts brimming with a longing to expand their family, chose to embrace the uncertainty -- to take that leap…
Creating and maintaining traditions within adoptive families serves a dual purpose. Not only do traditions foster a sense of unity and bonding, but they also play a crucial role in…
Barricading Herself in a Hotel Room Two weeks after her positive pregnancy test, Josephine barricaded herself in a hotel room to call an adoption agency. "I put the lock on…
"Adoption wasn't the first option I thought of," Ellie* looked up from inspecting her long, beautifully kept fingernails. She smiled slightly, her makeup less polished than in days past. Having…
“I was terrified many times,”Rachel, a birth mother, laughed quietly as she recounted the terrifying moments she faced over the past year. “Don’t stop because of your fear. It may…
What Do You Look for in Parents to Raise Your Child? When evaluating potential adoptive parents for an open adoption, there are several qualities and characteristics you should look for.…
Little Elias updates: four days old. I had a goodnight, and my bilirubin scores are improving, so I get to be on only two lights now. I also got my…