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Category Archives: Adoption
Finding My Family
I would like to introduce my birth daughter Abby. I asked Abby to be a guest writer on my blog. She has evolved into a wonderful mother and a successful woman. Abby was adopted at birth by two very loving caring … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, daughters, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, gift of love, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, new beginnings, Open adoption
Tagged adoption, Becki Duckworth, dysfunctional family, open adoption, PTSD, traumatic experiences, unconditional love
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Get Ready
First of all, I am extremely humbled for all of you that have followed my blog for the past 11 months. All I have to share with you is myself. I am not a writer. I just have a story … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, estranged fathers, Guest writer, Healing and Recovery, healthy relationships, identify problem children, Mental Health, narcissist, new beginnings, Open adoption, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences
Tagged dysfunctional family, family betrayal, open adoption, open adoption vs closed adoption
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Are You Going To Be My Dad?
Nineteen years ago this coming November, my son Lance latched onto my husband Ronnie’s leg and asked, “are you going to be my dad?” I was so embarrassed. Ronnie and I had just had a wonderful night out and decided … Continue reading
Open Adoption: Not The Painless Option
Adoption is a serious legal proceeding that involves the termination of the legal parental rights of birth parents and the assumption of legal parental responsibilities by the adoptive parents. (1) Open Adoption/Cooperative Adoption is a form of adoption in which … Continue reading
Conclusion Of Homeless In San Francisco
I woke up in my recliner with the vacuum attachments on my side. It was early morning and sperm donor had not returned. I made some tea and sat by the phone contemplating calling my Great Aunt, but I could … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Depression, Domestic Violence, drug addiction, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Mental Health, narcissist, OCD, Toxic Relationships
Tagged abusive relationship, Anthony Duckworth, anthony walker, cocaine addiction, court battles, custody, domestic violence, drug abuse, homeless
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Posted in Adoption, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Guest writer, Healing and Recovery, narcissist, Open adoption, PTSD, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, adoption, Alison Rodgers, death threat, guest writer, narcissistic children, narcissistic personality, open adoption, PTSD, reative attachemt disorder, verbal abuse
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Best Of The Web Blogs
Today my blog was listed on best of the web blogs. http://www.blogs.botw.org/Home/Family. That was a nice surprise.
Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Depression, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Healing and Recovery, Life's Blessings and Joys, Mental Health, PTSD, Stabbed, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged child abuse, childhood, domestic violence, narcissistic personality, PTSD, surviver survived murder attempt, trauma, traumatic experiences
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Posted in Adoption, beaten by mother, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Family Secrets, Healing and Recovery, Mental Health, Toxic Relationships, Traumatic Experiences, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, adoption, Alison Rodgers, Amanda dehaven, anger, Anthony Duckworth, domestic violence, dysfunctional family, evil children, family betrayal, family conflict, hate, Mandi Dang, narcissistic personality, open adoption, verbal abuse
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