"Nearly 81.5 million Americans have considered adopting a child. If just one in 500 of these adults adopted, every waiting child in foster care would have a permanent family." I ran across this statistic, the other day. To me, it's both inspiring and depressing. It's kind of amazing that it would take that little to solve … Continue reading There Are So Many Kids In Foster Care
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Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
There are two clocks in the therapist's office. Neither one works. One is completely missing a hand and the other is stuck on 3:00. I'm watching him type on his computer, wondering what time it is, wishing I wasn't so hungry, and watching William wonder why he's here. I'm kind of wondering the same thing. Why are we … Continue reading Navigating Counseling with a Child: A Parent’s Perspective
Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
One thing that I have learned is that when you adopt transracially is that it's going to be different. There are things that I have learned about what it might be like to be black and things that I've learned about being the mother of a black child. I've learned that even the most well-intentioned person … Continue reading Understanding Prejudice in Transracial Families
Lessons on Compassion from My Child
There is a man that lives in my area. People have many nicknames for him, but I don't know if anyone knows his real name. At first glance, he's a random homeless guy. This is sad enough. But when you add the fact that he actually has a house and lots of money due to an inheritance … Continue reading Lessons on Compassion from My Child
How much does the first year affect a child?
She was a good, sweet baby. As exhausted as I was, I was still aware of how low-maintenance she was. She didn't cry much, only when hungry or tired. But, she smiled, she smiled a lot. For the first year of her life, her future was unclear. She was being transported to visitations with her … Continue reading How much does the first year affect a child?
Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
After years of going to Dragoncon, this one in 2008, was going to be very different. Because we were getting ready for our first DragonCon with kids. We were focused on getting the boys ready and figuring out how we were going to afford the trip at all, with two new sons. We couldn't even begin … Continue reading Our Journey to Parenting: The DragonCon Experience
Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
Adopting black children changes your perspective. I find myself drawn to other black people now. I also find myself saying things like "other black people" because I now think I am one. : ) I worry about race in a way that I didn't before. I knew racism existed and I knew that I wasn't a racist. But, … Continue reading Overcoming Racial Challenges in Adoption: A Personal Story
Common Misconceptions About Adoptive Families
Perception is an interesting thing. I live my days with three children that are so much mine, in my heart, that I practically have memories giving birth to them. I know I didn't, though. No need to be concerned for my grasp on reality. But the point is that I don't dwell on the fact … Continue reading Common Misconceptions About Adoptive Families
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