Navigating Genetics and Awkward Lessons for Adopted Kids
"Put your mom's eye color on the Punnett Square," the teacher demanded, pointing an angry finger at the genetic chart Madie hadn't filled out. For those of you who don't…
Jada’s Unbreakable Connection: A Heartwarming Open Adoption Story
Jada's connection to this little girl remains steadfast, an unbreakable bond within an open adoption. This little girl will always know of her birth mother's love. Heart to Heart's journey…
Choosing a Family and Finding Strength
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…
Quick. An Adoption Agency Near Me
Quick. An Adoption Agency Near Me "I didn't know I was pregnant," Josephine said. "I knew I was tired, but I didn't know I was pregnant. I needed a good…
Support for Birth Mother Navigating Heartbreaking Miscarriage
Ellie* momentarily ceased wringing her hands to inte rcept her son's playful trot. Embracing her two-year-old tightly, he endured the hug before scampering off to retrieve a bright red fire…
Understanding Adoption After 84 Years
Chief saw 23 years of active duty. He toured 39 countries. His travels included safaris in Africa and law enforcement duties in Ukraine and Moscow. He was assigned bases throughout…
Two Weeks in NICU
Two weeks old Hi family and friends Big boy Elias here! Hope you all have been doing well. Guess what . . . I'm becoming a big boy!!!! I have…