How to Tell My Child They’re Adopted
Secrets suggest there is something to hide.Why would you hide adoption from your child?Therefore, when people ask, “How do I tell my child they’re adopted?” we respond.You tell them about…
Secrets suggest there is something to hide.Why would you hide adoption from your child?Therefore, when people ask, “How do I tell my child they’re adopted?” we respond.You tell them about…
What are you going to call me? Are you going to call me “birth mother?”, “biological mother,” or by my first name? If you are considering placing your child for…
Conversation with Birth Mother—edited to remove identifying details—names changed “Give up my baby for adoption,” that’s how I always said it. I even told my friends, i was “Giving up…
Two unwelcome pink lines confirmed my pregnancy. Denial came first. Tears followed. Hot. Silent sobs.Silent because Mom was in the kitchen, humming as she packed her own lunch and set…
New parents get questions.Often intrusive questions.How long was your labor?Was this baby planned?Did you want a boy/girl?When adoptive parents get, the questions can get even more intrusive.What is wrong with…
A reputable adoption agency can address the concerns of a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy. A reputable, good adoption agency can provide adoption help in an ethical and responsible manner.…
"Put your mom's eye color on the Punnett Square," the teacher demanded, pointing an angry finger at the genetic chart Madie hadn't filled out. For those of you who don't…