April: The Voice Within

April: The Voice Within

Adoptee Perspective I have always loved listening to my mom retell my adoption story. I held onto her words as if they were the last ones I might ever hear. Little did she know, I was taking in each syllable, each deep breath, each pause; carefully analyzing them,...
The Hidden Grief that Adoptees Carry

The Hidden Grief that Adoptees Carry

When most people think about grief, they picture a funeral, a hospital room, or a clear moment of loss. Grief, in our culture, is often tied to an event everyone can see. There are casseroles, sympathy cards, and a shared understanding that something painful has...
REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Adoptee Perspective One thing I often say about my parents is this: they did the best they could with what they had. They raised me during a time when adoption education wasn’t really part of the conversation. Terms like ambiguous loss or disenfranchised grief weren’t...
How Love in Adoption Can Empower Birth Mothers

How Love in Adoption Can Empower Birth Mothers

Adoption often begins at a crossroads where an expectant mother is carrying more than most people can see. Many are navigating crisis, trauma, financial strain, or isolation. These experiences can distort how a woman sees herself, her worth, and her future. But when...