“‘There is no way I could do this with three kids.’ But there is so much loss in foster care and adoption and I felt strongly that losing a sibling was not something I ever wanted any part of, so within a few breaths, I said yes.”
‘My family is one of brokenness, but it is a family all the same.’: Single mom shares adoption of 6 children from foster care
How Youth Football Transformed My Son
“My quiet, insecure, timid son changed before my eyes.”
New Non-Profit Gives Special Needs People A Space To Socialize
“I want to live in an inclusive community that values individuals with disabilities. I want them to be thought of first, not last, and have a seat at the table.”
‘The answers I’d been praying for were now in my hands.’: Adoptee shares journey connecting with biological family
“Meeting my biological family members motivated me to become my best advocate in claiming back some power in my life.”
‘We share the same DNA, but we didn’t grow up the same.’: Foster care adoptee reunites with 12 biological siblings after 20+ years
“Finding my birth family made me feel complete and whole because I now have answers to questions I had about myself as a little girl.”
I Found Out The Man I Knew As My Dad For 39 Years Was Not My Biological Father, Thanks To A DNA Test
“I still remember opening the email and feeling a punch to the stomach. All of the years of not fitting in, not looking like my siblings, and feeling rejected time and time again, made sense.”
Special Bond Between Sister And Older Brother With Autism Makes This Mama’s Heart Swell With Pride
“Our daughter, who is nine and neurotypical, has the best relationships with all her siblings. This past summer, she has become ‘his person’ and is often the only person, including Mom and Dad, who can calm him down and relate to him like nobody else.”
Dear Kids Going Back To School: Don’t Worry What Others Are Wearing, Scoring, Or Talking About
“Worry if your friends make you happy. Worry about being the nice kid. Worry about the kid sitting alone, AND DO NOT LET HIM.”
‘The shouts of relief were magic. It was finally time to bring them home.’: Couple share beautiful international sibling adoption
“When we gathered as a family to sing to Abraham, he couldn’t keep control of his emotions. His cake had a track hurdler on it and a toy car, his favorite things. And it had HIS name. It was a cake just to celebrate him.”
I Gave Birth To My Daughter, And She Died In My Arms Just 6 Days Later Due To Metabolic Disorder
“I exist somewhere between a past I can’t reconcile with a future I don’t want to face. I see you in the stars and in the daisies that you send our way. Not a second goes by I don’t think of you.”