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 As a child, I often heard the word "love" used in many different contexts. For example, people would say, “I love homemade macaroni and cheese,” or “I love poetry, sunflowers, and rainy days.” I was told I was loved by countless individuals, each in their way. More...

Most people associate the word "love" with feelings of hope, desire, joy, and safety. Love, though, is so much more than the fond feelings we have toward someone. We’ve all heard it before: Love Is a Verb. But what does love really look like when we apply it to the...

2024 has been the year of community and building connections within the adoption triad. Intentionality combined with action leads to growth and long-lasting connections.   January: Building Community What I Wish I Knew No one has life figured out. I have spent...

As we approach the end of the year, it's a perfect time for reflection and renewal. As adoptive parents, we have journeyed through a year filled with lessons, challenges, and triumphs. Now, we have the opportunity to take those lessons and turn them into meaningful...

As the year 2024 comes to a close, I want to take some time to reflect on what this year meant to me as an individual. We started the year off discussing the importance of community and just how life changing it can be. I know firsthand how deeply healing getting...

National Adoption Awareness Month is in full swing and I feel hopeful and focused. The conversations surrounding this month have been purposeful and progressive. Mental health awareness has become increasingly prevalent in society, yet the specific needs of the...

As we delve into the theme of mental health this November, it's crucial to be mindful of the saying, "You can't pour from an empty cup." This is especially pertinent for adoptive parents, as we must prioritize our well-being—physically, mentally, and spiritually—to...