Birth Mother’s Day–Things to Consider
Birth Mother’s Day is usually not a holiday marked on a traditional calendar. Cards for this holiday are not readily available. But those who have been touched by adoption know.The…
Find the JOY
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?…
Open Adoption. It’s Good Except When It Isn’t
Not many generations ago, adoption was secret and often considered shameful for both the birth mother and the adoptive child. In loving consideration for this “shame,” adoptive parents habitually attempted…