Give Yourself Forgiveness
Give yourself forgiveness.Give yourself grace.Grace. The kind of grace that occurs when you yell at someone, and then later that individual is kind and compassionate to you. That is Grace.…
Children and Birth Mothers Should Trust You
Want fascinating, human interest stories?There are all kinds of great stories at an adoption agency. Between birthmothers and adoptive parents, we see the absolute best people in the world. Sometimes…
Relatives All Over the World Extends Love For One Adopted Child
The DNA kit was literally dusty by the time Misty decided to take the gift her mother-in-law had given her, open the box, spit in the tube, and potentially change…
“I’ll Have My Birth Mom Adopt Me Back,” My Daughter Threatened
Guest Blogger “You can’t tell anyone.” My 30-year-old daughter had called to confined in me. “Promise you won’t even tell dad until everything is over. Promise?” “I promise,” I said…
What Are Birth Moms Like? Birth Moms Can You Answer?
What Are Birth Moms Like? Birth Moms, Can You Answer? What are birth mothers like? Birth mothers, what are you like? There is absolutely no way to answer those two…
Adopting Outside Your Home State
Nothing can describe the thrill and anticipation of first holding a child you are about to adopt. Crossing a state line without the proper paperwork is illegal. ICPC—Interstate Compact on…
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…
Birth Mothers, What are You Like?
What are birth mothers like?Birth mothers, what are you like?There is absolutely no way to answer those two questions.Birth mothers are some of the most diverse humans on the planet.Certainly,…
Denial Came First–An Open Adoption Next
When both lines distinctly appeared on the pregnancy test, denial came first. The tears followed. Hot, quick, silent sobs were next. Silent because this was a secret. Fear followed the…