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Easter, Baby Chicks and our Adoption Journey

Easter has many important symbols – the cross, coloured eggs, “the” bunny and baby chicks to name a few. It is this last one – baby...

Positive Adoption Language

How often do we hear the phrase “a baby is given up for adoption?” In a world that is becoming more socially conscious and aware, it is...

Adoption Trauma

“Adoption loss is the only trauma in the world where the victims are expected by the whole of society to be grateful.” I came across...

We stand with our Ukrainian family

Both times Dave and I flew into Kyiv and then drove 2 hours to Cherkasy were emotionally-charged excursions. During those trips, we were...

November – National Adoption Awareness Month

It is not too late to participate in Adoption Awareness Month, which has been designated to occur in the month of November. You may...

Having a son is like having someone break up with you a little every day!

Not to be Debby Downer, but there is some truth to this old expression I heard a long time ago. It stuck with me, partly because I did...

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