Why I write.....
I write because I want to give a voice to the reality of what the first year of adoption has and continues to look like for us, but most...
POP
The adoption bubble burst for me tonight. I realized my daughter is not now nor may she ever be capable of showing love or affection...
Mother vs Daughter
It's not about me. It's not about me. It's not about me. Thank God for teachers and school because if my 15 year old daughter and I...
Adopting a Tween + PMS
Shoot. Me. Now. The end.
On the 12th week of parenting....
My daughter gave to me....no tears and wanting to flee! Drum roll please...the past week was the first week since coming home with our...
The Elephant in the Room
Throughout the adoption process I associated an elephant with being a symbol of Richa's birth country. We even have a beautiful tapestry...
The Unexpected
Once upon a time a young woman born of privilege (in every way) adopted a little girl from India born with nothing. She expected trials,...
Bravery is Personal
My brother is a musician. He travels way more than he would prefer, he's an amazing performer, and he's been fighting the uphill battle...
New Leg New Attitude
Hold on to your hair because….my daughter was clingy yesterday! Yes, she actually was following me around and wanting to know where I...
Thank you to the guy that dumped me.....
As well as anyone else that I tried to date that wasn't interested in me. Because of you I can confidently parent my teenage daughter...
