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...
Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
It’s important to recognize and acknowledge that adoption is about providing a loving and stable home for a child, not about “saving” them. As adoptive parents, there are several steps we can take to break the “saviorism mentality” and better support our...
Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Almost every humanitarian effort incorporates the concept of saviorism. Saviorism is defined as the act of helping someone in a self-serving way. It’s a word that evokes strong emotions and opinions, but instead of becoming defensive or accusatory, how can we talk...
