Tag Archives: adoption

Please Return To Your Glass House

Posted on May 28, 2015 by

I’ve missed all of you, ok not true. How about, I’ve missed all but three of you ! Sooooo, to those three followers of mine that are filled with hate and contempt, please return to your glass houses.  I’m not … Continue reading →

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Finding My Family

Posted on September 29, 2013 by

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 , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Open Adoption: Not The Painless Option

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

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 →

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Protected: Post From A Reader and Response From My Friend

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

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Protected: Delete , Delete , Delete

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

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Protected: And Then There Were None

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

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A Letter From My Daughter Ali

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Dear Mom, We have had a great weekend together and I really want you to know how incredibly happy I am that you are in my life now in a healthier way then ever before.  I am so amazed by … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back, Ali

Posted on December 1, 2012 by

Twenty-five years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, who I fell in love with at first sight — and immediately handed over to her adoptive parents. Her name is Alison, but to me, she has always been Ali or … Continue reading →

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