December 5th
by Tracy It is December 5th My mother died today.3 years ago today, my mother died. Confused? Both my biological and my adoptive mother died on the very same day. The same day. 3 years…
Truth
by Ruby BarnettTruth. I’ve learned that we all have our own truths, sometimes overlapping, intersecting, sometimes not. Many of them can be, indeed are, true at the same time. And some cannot. (NOTE: Some names…
What’s To Come
by Patricia Knight MeyerMother goneNew armsChubby toes tickledFirst yours, then theirsYour daughter’sYour grandsons’Wiggling, giggling Adopted Daddy sings Fats DominoBreathing hardGaspingLungs ache and hearts break as he passes A lost father returns,Pulling a frayed tapestry back…
Crushing Truth
by Laura L. EngelA miracle happened in my life in 2016. I was seventeen when I was sent to a home for unwed mothers where I was pressured into surrendering my newborn son to adoption.…
And now, a few short words on the TRUTH. Or rather, my truth.
by Hannah AndrewsThe truth is I never thought much about adoption. Oh wait, that’s a lie. It is, in fact, the biggest lie I told others. It wasn’t really intentional. It’s just that it was…
Currency
By Tina BrownWhat has this life cost you?What parts of you perfectly spent?What is infant free will?What about the worth of you and me? Sacrifice of separationIf distance was chosenthen what is the harm? Existing…
Lucky Me… And a Bit of Britney
by Hannah AndrewsThis month’s theme is “Luck and Adoption,” and it’s sure to spark conversation across our Peer Support Groups. We offer free ZOOM peer support for adopted persons, first parents, adoptive and foster parents,…
Identity
By Ereka HowardAccording to Dictionary.com, identity is defined as the state or fact of remaining the same one or ones, under varying aspects or conditions. I spent two years in foster care and then was…
Loving All of Our Selves
by Hannah AndrewsIt took me a while to warm up to this month’s theme, “Loving Ourselves.” I didn’t feel qualified to write about “self-love.” My cup has never runneth over with self-confidence. I think the…
The Stranger in Summer
by D. Scott Cooper, Adopted Person One day as a toddler, I saw myself in a car bumper.I was surprised to see how dark my reflection was that Summer. My skin was dark brown, but…