“You see, you and I are not that different. Somewhere along the line you made the wrong choice. You got caught up in the cycle that society tries to keep us in, but you and I? We deserve better than that for ourselves.”
A Letter To The Man Who Held Me At Gunpoint
I Fled The Country To Find Purpose, And Unexpectedly Came Back With A 14-Year-Old Son
“When his Mama showed up on my doorstep, with a small garbage bag of clothes and a toothbrush, asking me to take him in and show him how to be a man with a future, I told her no. For so many reasons, there was just no way that I could assume this role…but my heart had already said YES!”
Adoption Myth-Busting: The Realities And Rewards Of Adopting Teenagers
The misconceptions of adopting teenagers is damaging, and it’s time to dispel the rumors.
How I Helped My Adopted Children Embrace Their Identity
“We let them decide what to share and with whom. What brought them into foster care wasn’t our story to tell. It was theirs.”
Don’t Wait For A Partner To Chase Your Dreams—Do It Single
“Often in life we think we must wait. Wait to follow our dreams. Wait until things are less busy. Wait for a little more money in our bank account. Or, in my case, wait for a future spouse to start a family.”
5 Questions For Adoptees To Consider Before Taking A Genealogy Test
The decision for an adoptee to take a genealogy test is not one to be taken lightly.
Single Toddler Parents Are Burnt Out, And They Need Your Help
“I haven’t showered in three days and my nights have been reduced to three hours of sleep. I look down at my shirt and wonder if I’m looking at yogurt or puke. My appreciation for single parents of young children grows by the minute.”
I Finally Met My Biological Mother, And It Was Nothing Like I Expected
“I swore I would never adopt because I only wanted biological connections. However, in doing something that I did not actually want to do initially, I found an incredible sense of healing in the realization that connection and understanding does not come from shared DNA.”
How To Find Your Biological Parents
The journey to learning how to find biological parents can be an emotional and difficult task for adoptees. If you’re ready or are considering finding your birth parents, here are some useful tips to guide you in your search.
How Much Does It Cost To Adopt A Child?
Adopting a child is a major decision for any family, not just because of the emotional toll of becoming a parent but also the financial aspect.