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Whether or not you adopt a child with the same cultural and racial background as you, maintaining a connection with the child’s biological family is the best way to encourage the healthy formation of the child’s identity. It is even more important, though, if the...

Over my 36 years of life, I have had to defend and protect my blackness. I have fought against biases, microaggressions, and blatant racism. My blackness despite all of its glory is seen as a threat, and an imposition. For some of you; reading about my truths might...

More Courage; More Perspective I have always loved the beginning of something new. Whether that is a new year, a new class, a new relationship, a new baby or even a new hairdo. This time allows me to become introspective and to hone in on the small details. Honestly,...

  You’ve heard it before, but we were not designed to do this life alone. Humans are relational beings. On a biological level, community is crucial to our survival. On a spiritual and personal level, community is crucial if we are to not just survive but thrive....

  Holidays, Traditions, Families, Celebrations… it is that time of year. Let me be honest, sometimes I have to put on my holiday cheer face when all I really want to do is cuddle up with a big blanket and a steamy cup of frothy cocoa and listen to the cracking...

On the eve of Christmas my mom would cook a beautiful Christmas Eve dinner. I was responsible for setting the table and I took that task very seriously. I would make sure all the plates and spoons were perfectly aligned. I tested out many types of napkin decorations,...

The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration for birth mothers, but they can also be a time of sorrow and grief. This time of year, oftentimes, can be a stark reminder of just how distant we are from our own placed children and leave us feeling anxious or...