http://www1.cbn.com/spiritual-life/gods-faithfulness-my-adoption-story The minutes on the hospital clock dwindled as I swaddled my infant daughter one last time before she was placed in the arms of her adoptive parents. In those final moments, I thought my heart might shatter. My entire body felt blanketed with grief. My cries echoed down the hospital corridor as I left without my baby girl. As… View Post
Guest Post by Adrian Collins I wanted to be the courageous birth mom. I wanted to be the attentive adoptive mom for my son. I wanted to be the always loving mom for my three biological children. I wanted to prove myself worthy for the daughter I placed for adoption…and years later re-adopted into the family. And I wanted to… View Post
There was a (long) period in my life when I attempted to surround myself with perfection. I believed that if I said and did the right things, participated in enough bible studies, hung out with religious people—eventually I would succumb to perfection. I would radiate goodness. I would appear unblemished. Instead, I wore myself out. I was suffocating on the… View Post
“Wait…we have a sister?” If you haven’t told your biological children about a child you placed for adoption…it’s time. Today, in fact. Okay, so that’s easier said than done. From personal experience I know this: the longer you wait to share the truth the greater chance there is for shame and guilt to permeate our thoughts and actions. I waited… View Post
“Take the time to fill your cup with love and peace. Then you’ll be able to pour it into others. This not selfish. This is necessary.”~Unknown. ☕️ ▪️On finding joy after placement: Take time for you! ☕️ You are not responsible for mending everything that’s broken. You don’t need to make everyone happy. You don’t need to prove yourself to… View Post