Stories
To My Child: You Were NOT A Second Choice
Dear Vincent, Before your sister was born, I wrote an open letter to you on my blog. I told you that even though I did not give birth to you, I wou
Dear Vincent, Before your sister was born, I wrote an open letter to you on my blog. I told you that even though I did not give birth to you, I wou
The day that Americans were told President Kennedy had been shot, my birth mother was pregnant with me, feeling sick all the time, trying to suppor
Question: What is the single most important piece of advice you would give someone who is hoping to adopt domestically? Answer: Check your ego at t
The first word that comes to mind with adoption is ‘roller coaster.’ With every terrifying, scary, pit in your stomach downward spiral ther
Once upon a time a beautiful dark haired boy was born. He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and quickly placed for adoption. That was on a Saturday.
The year was 1981. Ronald Reagan had just been sworn in as the 40th President of the United States, Prince Charles announced his engagement to Lady
My greatest advice I would give an expectant mother who is considering adoption is talk—find a source of support, maybe even go out of your comfo
I had always been curious growing up. My parents never hid from me the fact that I was adopted, and they tried to answer what they could whenever I
Dear Mom and Dad, I love you more than words could ever say. I am thankful and grateful for the life you gave me. It must take a lot to raise anoth
Adoption journeys can carry their share of obstacles, mishaps, and heartbreak, but there are lots of sweet moments, too! Sometimes, it’s the big