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Oct 01, 2019

Celebrities are just like us!

The star of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, Nia Vardalos, adopted her daughter from foster care in 2008 after a decade of IVF treatments. She...Read More Celebrities are just like us!

Sep 25, 2019

Support – Words from a Birth Mother

We’ve all seen the memes on FB and Instagram that tell us in a funny and exaggerated way, that if we aren’t hanging out with...Read More Support – Words from a Birth Mother

May 14, 2019

The Yucky Side- From A Birth Mother’s Perspective

Just so most know, I did keep my pregnancy a secret and didn't brag or talk much about it. Only because I knew I was placing baby girl. But there comes a point where people start to put one and one together and they just stop accepting that little cover up that you constantly use, […]

Apr 30, 2019

Growing On: A Birth Mom Story

I’d like to think of this as moving on but really, it’s growing on. There was a point in time where I was so consumed with anxiety that I honestly had to pep talk myself to leave my house. Let alone making sure my phone was charged and I had 3 chargers fully charged because […]

Apr 22, 2019

A Day Of Encouragement In The Park

Our annual Adoptive Family Picnic was a lovely day at the park. This is a time when families in every stage of the adoption process can come out and spend time with each other. They can talk and share their stories. This event always provides community and encouragement. This year we decided to hold a […]

Apr 12, 2019

A Few Things To Keep In Mind This Tax Weekend

It’s coming. We all feel it. Once the year changes, you feel like you have a world of time, and then before you know it, it’s April 15th, Tax Day. One important thing to remember this ominous weekend is to apply for your Adoption Tax Credit if you finalized your adoption in 2018. Here are […]

Mar 18, 2019

A Birth Mother’s Heart

My journey started on a path where I thought I could trust a man; a man who swore we had everything going for us. You see at 34 I was a little free-spirited and even a little promiscuous. Partying was by far my favorite thing to do, but we all have to grow up at […]

Mar 13, 2019

The Chaos In My Head Also Known As The Matching Process

OK- I admit the title here is a wee bit dramatic- but to be honest my life has been a wee bit chaotic the last few months and I think it’s a good fit for how I am feeling- plus it probably grabbed your attention (so let’s hope I can keep it now- because this […]

Mar 12, 2019

How Social Work Saved Me

I am lucky enough to be writing this blog during National Social Worker Month – a month when we honor the time, love, commitment, and overwhelming kindness that anyone who knows a social worker is lucky enough to experience.