A Conversation After Placing Two Children
“Adoption is a relationship of love not seen anywhere else.” Greg* used a calloused hand to awkwardly rub tears from a sun-browned cheek. Greg had supported Carla as she placed…
“Adoption is a relationship of love not seen anywhere else.” Greg* used a calloused hand to awkwardly rub tears from a sun-browned cheek. Greg had supported Carla as she placed…
If I stop worrying, if I enjoy the blossoms, am I not fully recognizing the world’s woes? If I enjoy the breeze, am I not showing empathy to those suffering?…
Yes, if you read this blog you will recognize we post a lot about when NOT to adopt. We want every adoption to be successful. So once again here’s a…
ICPC—Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children-- is often the most feared part of the adoption process for adoptive parents who adopt outside their home states. Essentially, ICPC allows a…
There are those who can’t imagine giving birth to a child and then allowing someone else to raise that child. I want to introduce those people to Shayla.* Shayla lost…
Jada will always be this little girl's mother. Jada will always have a connection to this little girl. This little girl will always know of her birth mother's love. Three…
Jessica lied to her mother and the rest of her family. She had been hiding her pregnancy; however, this deception was not going to be possible anymore. Instead of revealing…