Category Archives: Adoption

Adoption Does Not Define Me #AdoptionAwareness

Adoption Does Not Define Me #AdoptionAwareness

Adoption means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. November is Adoption Awareness Month and social media is a buzz with stories of hope, sadness, joy, loss, and everything in between. Some are written by Adoptees… «more»

Letter to Biological Mother

Dear Biological Mother, I Have Two Words for You

It’s been 41 years since the first and last time that we set eyes on each other. I don’t remember anything about that event. I’m sure you do. Every year, on the day of my birth, I think about you…… «more»

Being Adopted Is No Big Deal To Me

A while back, I mentioned that I was adopted. I thought that I’d pretty much covered everything in 231 words, and I did… for me. But then I realized, perhaps other people, adopted or not might have questions. So, I’m… «more»

I Was Adopted as an Infant

As I alluded to in my last post, I am adopted.I was given up for adoption at the ripe old age of birth (and you know all about that). According to my paperwork, my biological parents were in their late… «more»