“THE CHALLENGE”
“THE CHALLENGE” A poem about adoption the day our son went home with his Moms. Months of preparation are now a reality. We held him,…
Birth Mother’s Day Blues
Will all the mothers please stand up? Do you have any children?“ Mother’s Day is almost here, and for many women, it comes with some…
Navigating Grief and Ambiguous Loss as a Birth Mom
Adoption is often celebrated as a beautiful way to build families, but for birth mothers, it comes with a profound and complex emotional journey. One…
Why the Way You Show Up as a Birth Mom Really Matters
HOW you show up emotionally in your relationship with your child could change how your child shows up emotionally in the world around them.
Bringing Adoption out of the Dark Ages and into the Light of the 21rst Century
Adoption puts people into an experience that they have never before dealt with and leaves them there to integrate that into their everyday life.
Dear Expectant Mom who is considering adoption for your child’s future,
Dear Expectant Mom who is considering adoption, I write to you today with a very important message. It’s crucial to remember you have…
Tis the Season For Holiday Triggers – The Adoption Christmas Story
During the holidays it’s really easy to be triggered and for our brains to welcome and try to relive past traumas.
The Choice by Thomas Castleberry
The Choice Our lives irrevocably changed 4 years ago. Not just ours, but theirs also. A choice made out of pure love resulted in a…
Birth Mothers Day Letter
Dear Birth Mom, I am thinking of you especially today on Birth Mother’s Day and sending BIG waves of love and extra kindness your way….
Adoption Stigmas, Prejudices and Hope for REFORM.
Several weeks ago I saw a post from a forum that was educating its members on open adoption. I’ve read a lot of painful stuff…