Stories
She Named Me Darlette
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
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
The most important advice I would give someone who is adopting is to not give up. Our adoption process took nine years. When I was first told that