Let’s Talk about Adoption
It’s National Adoption Month, so let’s talk about adoption. Whether you’ve grown your family through adoption, are considering…
Top 5 Lessons of an Evil Stepmom
Here’s the truth about being a stepmom: birthing a baby does NOT mean you’re a good parent, and…
On Having to Adopt Your Own Child
What if it took you years to become a parent – years that included a variety of medical…
What you Need to Know about Adoption
Oh hey, it’s {the last day of} National Adoption Awareness Month. If you clicked on this blog (yes,…
Bonding takes Time: What I’ve Learned from Adopting an “Older” Child
Bonding with doesn’t happen overnight. Although I wish it could. Bonding is long process, but oh so worth…
Thinking About the Girls Who Went Away: An Adoption Story
I finally had some spare time to read for fun the summer that I finished graduate school. I…
Living In a Joint Family Home
After my divorce, I found myself in a situation where I had to make a choice. At the…
Adoption Chronicles :: Part 4
Do you believe in miracles? I do. Every time I look at our beautiful baby’s face, I am…
Surviving Domestic Violence Made Me A Different Kind of Boy Mom
Before I begin, I want to warn anyone that might be sensitive to content mentioning domestic violence that…
My Son Can Call Me Whatever He Wants
I know that’s an odd thing to hear. As mothers, we’re supposed to teach our children how to…