Oct 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
As a birth mother, incorporating traditions into my adoption took some time and consideration. Traditions are important because they can serve as a way to commemorate milestones or important dates. Some traditions are only performed privately by the birth mother for...
Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I was nine years old, my parents had the opportunity to run the very orphanage from which I was adopted. We spent two and a half to three years in Haiti as missionaries, a period that impacted me then and continues to influence me now. At the time, I didn’t fully...
Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating Competition Between Adoptive and Birth Parents Competition refers to the rivalry between individuals or groups striving for the same goal, such as winning a contest, achieving a high level of performance, or gaining recognition or rewards. It involves the...
Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Navigating Competition: From a Birth Mother’s Perspective Adoption is a complex and beautiful journey that brings together Birth Mothers, Adoptive Mothers, and Adoptees in a unique and profound way. However, adoption comes with its own set of challenges. One such...
Aug 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
A couple of years ago, I was talking on the phone with my good friend, Rahel. During this particular conversation, I was telling her why another one of my friends was mad at me. In my mind, I had a bulletproof thesis. I explained to Rahel all of the reasons that...